Pazham Pori

Pazham Pori

Kerala-Style Banana Fritters Origin: Kerala

Introduction
A popular tea-time snack from Kerala, made by dipping ripe bananas in a sweetened flour batter and deep frying till golden.

Ingredients
2 ripe bananas (Nendran preferred)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp rice flour
2 tbsp sugar
A pinch of turmeric
Water, oil for frying

Instructions
Slice bananas lengthwise.
Make a thick batter with flours, sugar, turmeric, and water.
Dip banana slices and deep-fry till crisp.

Pro Tips
Use overripe Nendran bananas for natural sweetness and flavor.

Serving Suggestions
Best with chai during monsoons!

Fun Fact
Pazham Pori is a classic item sold at Kerala railway station tea stalls.