Pazham Pori (Batter Fried Plantains)
Thinly sliced plantains dipped in chickpea flour batter and deep fried until crispy! Of the many signature Kerala dishes, this is one that we die for. I doubt if there is any other tea time snack that shares the same popularity as parippu vada than these slim, tall and golden beauties. Give it a try and you will know what I mean!
Ingredients
| Plantain | 2 Small , sliced lengthwise | |
| For the batter | ||
| Chickpea flour | 100 Gram | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Chili flakes | 1 Pinch | |
| Sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Suji | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Olive oil | 100 Milliliter (For deep frying) | |
| Water | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. In a bowl, mix together all ingredients for batter with enough water to make a thick batter.
MAKING
2. Heat oil in a wok and dip slices of plantains in the batter and deep fry until browned. Transfer to kitchen tissue to drain excess oil.
SERVING
3. Serve as it is with a cup of hot chai!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 294Calories from Fat 52
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 155 mg6.46%
Total Carbohydrates 54 g18%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 20 g
Protein 9 g18%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
