Indian Plantain Fritters - Pazham Pori
Enjoy these delicious and crispy Kerala-style fritters made with plantains dipped in savory batter and fried to a crisp fritter.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 Ripe and sweet plantains
- Oil (For frying) Any oil with a high smoke point
Batter:
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour Substitute: whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 1/4 cup Rice flour Substitute: cornstarch, potato starch, or tapioca starch
- 3/4 cup Water Adjust as needed
- 1/8 teaspoon Baking soda Substitute: baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric powder Optional; Substitute: ground cumin or paprika
- 1 teaspoon Black sesame seeds Substitute: white sesame seeds or omit
- 3 teaspoon Granulated sugar
Instructions
Prepare Plantains:
- Slice plantains into thin, long strips and set aside.
Prepare Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine APF, rice flour, baking soda, salt, ground turmeric, sesame seeds, and sugar.
- Stir well to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Slowly add water to the mixture, stirring continuously until you achieve a thick, smooth batter that coats the back of a spoon.
Frying Process:
- Heat oil in a frying pan slightly higher than medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, dip banana slices into the batter, ensuring they are well coated, and carefully slide them into the hot oil.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; fry a maximum of three banana slices at a time.
- Fry Pazham Pori until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil.
- Drain Pazham Pori on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot, perfect for tea-time snacks or festive occasions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 fritterCalories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 337IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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