Pazham Pori

Pazham Pori

Pazham Pori or Ethakka appam is a popular tea time snack of Kerala. It is ripe sweet plantains dipped in batter and deep fried. It is indispensable in the menu of thattukadas or street side cafes of Kerala. It is a quick and easy snack and is a sure winner if you have sudden guests at home. I have added a pinch of turmeric powder for color( otherwise it will be off- white color)and once fried you will never notice any difference in taste.

Ingredients
Ripe plantains - 2
Maida- 3/4 cup
Rice flour- 1/2 cup
Sugar- 2-3 tsp ( depending on the sweetness of plantain) 
salt- a pinch
baking powder- a pinch
turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Nutmeg powder- a pinch
oil for frying


Peel the plantain and cut into half and then slit it lengthwise. I cut three pieces lengthwise of each half .
Combine all the ingredients except plantain and oil.Make a batter by adding one and one half cup of water and make a smooth paste.Make a batter not too thick and not too thin. Dip the plantains in this batter and deep fry in hot oil till golden. Drain excess oil using paper towel. Enjoy with tea.


Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy.