Pazham pori / நேந்திரம் பழ பஜ்ஜி / Banana fritters / Kerala special Pazha bajji / பழ பஜ்ஜி

Ingredients
• 3 Nendra Pazham Banana (Ripe)

Ingredients for Batter

• 2 cup All Purpose Flour (Maida)
• 1/4 cup Rice flour
• 1/4 tsp Baking soda
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 Cardamom Powder
• 4 tbsp Sugar
• Sunflower Oil for deep frying

Method

1. We begin making the Kerala Pazham Pori Recipe (Banana Fritters Recipe) by prepping all the ingredients and keeping them ready.

2. First step is to make the batter.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, maida, baking soda, salt, turmeric powder, cardamom powder and sugar. Stir well to combine.

4. Add little water at a time and make a thick batter such that it smoothly coats the back of the spoon.

5. Next, cut the banana into thin long stripes and keep aside.

6. Heat the oil in a kadai for deep frying and keep it ready.

7. Once the oil is hot, dip the banana slices in the batter until well coated and carefully slide it into the hot oil.

8. Deep fry the Paza bajji till it is golden brown and crisp on both sides.

9. Drain the paza bajji from the oil and place it on a kitchen paper napkin to drain excess oil and serve hot.

10. Serve the Kerala Style Paza bajji (Pazham Pori) Recipe can be served as a Tea Time Snack or make it for the festival of Onam.