Ethakka Appam (Pazham Pori) | Ripe Plantain Fritters

Ripe plantain fritters or commonly known as Pazham Pori / Ethakka appam in Kerala is a famous tea stall snack that is devoured equally by young & old age groups.We all are quite addicted to this snack and I know there are many others too.This is one of the important marking snack at railway stations in all seasons though its more oily but you can't resist the looks & I always had it during our train journeys.Plantains are a speciality of Kerala and are very commonly found,and that also may be a reason for this snack to run popular through ages.Anyways stories apart,a simple & delicious snack to serve with a cup of tea!!

Ingredients
ripe plantains 2 or 3
all purpose flour 3/4 cup
turmeric powder 1/3tsp
cumin seeds 1 tsp
sugar 2tsp
salt

oil to  deep fry

Method
-Prepare a batter using the flour,sugar,salt & turmeric powder without any lumps.The batter should be of a slightly thick consistency(like dosa/pancake batter).
-Add the cumin seeds and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
-Peel the plantains and cut lengthwise slices and then cut horizontally in between(thin slices cooks faster).
-Heat oil in a kadai /wok and bring the oil to boil.
-Dip the slices in the batter and spoon each slices into the oil once the oil is reached the boil.
-Flip and turn the slices and fry both sides till it changes color.Repeat the same step for other slices too. (If batter remains just spoon it into the oil,cook both sides and serve too,tastes good.)
-Remove it on a paper towel and serve hot with tea!!

Servings ~around 20 fritters with 3 plantains

NOTES
*You can omit the sugar if you wish,it enhances the taste of the flour coated.
* You can add yellow color too,turmeric is used to add color.
* The snack is not oil free but you can't resist these with just one:-)

Sending this to The Kerala Kitchen event hosted By Prathibha @ Cook Ezee for this month , Only South Indian, I'm The Star, Walk through Memory lane, Lets Cook Speedy Snacks, CC Vegan Diet(Plant Based)