I was longing to have some Ethakka Appam, which is difficult to
prepare in Jodhpur since Ethakka or Netrapazham, a variety of
plantain used for preparation, is not readily
available there. So as I was going home for vacation, I have decided to prepare
it.
In Kerala cuisine, a variety of plantain recipes are available since
plantain is abundantly available. Among which, Ethakka Appam, also known
as Pazham
Pori, most common and is a genuine tea-time snack of Kerala and the popular and
favorite snack of a Keraliyan. Relish it all along with a cup of hot steaming tea
or coffee. And of course, it is an easy-to-cook snack which is really delicious
and satiating.
Ingredients:-
1. Ripen Plantain (Nendrapazham) –
2 nos., large
2. Maida Flour – 1 cup
3. Rice Flour – 3 tbsp.
4. Milk – 2 tsp.
5. Turmeric powder – a pinch
6. Sugar – 2 tsp. (adjust as per the sweetness of plantain)
7. Salt – a pinch
8. Baking Powder – a pinch (optional)
9. Oil – for frying
Method:-
1. Peel the banana skin and cut into two pieces. Then slice each piece lengthwise
into 2-3 slices of one centimeter thickness. Keep it aside
2. Now mix the remaining ingredients except oil along with enough water
enough to give a medium consistency smooth batter. Take care not to form lumps
3. Now heat oil in frying pan.
4. Dip the banana pieces thoroughly in the batter to cover it fully and
slowly arrange them in the frying pan.
5. Fry till both the sides are crisp and golden brown in color.
6. Keep it in paper towels and allow the excess oil to drain.
7. Serve hot with a cup of tea or coffee
Enjoy!!!
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