Home
Ingredient
Ethapazham Nirachathu / Malabar Style Stuffed Plantain Fritters With Sweet Coconut Filling
Introduce
Chef :
Little HeartsEthapazham Nirachathu / Malabar Style Stuffed Plantain Fritters With Sweet Coconut Filling
#indiankitchen A very popular and inevitable traditional Malabar sweet snack that is an absolutely yummy treat for kids. This delicious combination of pazham pori /ethakkappam (Kerala Style banana fritters) + unnakaya (spindle shaped plantain dessert) is not only satisfying, but nutritious too.
Ingredient
2 medium size
Nenthrapazham / Ripe plantains
2 tbsp
All-purpose flour /maida
1 tbsp
Rice flour
1 pinch
Turmeric powder
To taste
Salt
2 tsp
Sugar
1/2 tsp
Baking powder
as needed to make the batter
Water
As needed for frying
Oil
3 tsp
Freshly grated coconut
1 tsp
Ghee/clarified butter
6
Raisins
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
In a nonstick pan, add ghee. Fry the cashews and raisins and keep aside. In the same pan, add the grated coconut and sugar and saute until lightly browned and caramelized. Add this to the roasted cashews and raisins and mix well. Keep it aside.
* Step 2
Mix together maida, rice flour, turmeric, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
* Step 3
Add water and using a whisk or spoon mix thoroughly to form a thick batter. Peel the banana and slit vertically, leaving a centimeter uncut at the ends. Widen the cut gently, and remove the black seeds. Take a portion of the stuffing and gently fill it into the slit using your hands, press well, and add more filling until the banana is fully stuffed.
* Step 4
Heat oil in a pan. Dip the stuffed banana in the prepared batter and allow to coat evenly. Deep fry in hot oil on medium flame till golden crisp on both sides, carefully flipping in between. Using a slotted spoon, carefully drain the cooked bananas to a paper towel. Serve warm with evening tea as a snack.
Note: if there is a photo you can click to enlarge it
Tag
Share
10 Pieces Of Expert Nutrition Advice
1. Start Small
2. Fill Your Plate With Beans and Leafy Greens
3. Focus on Adding—Not Subtracting
4. Taste the Rainbow
5. Prioritize Potassium
6. Eat More Plants
7. Focus on Your Immune System
8. Try the Mediterranean Diet
9. Understand the Impact of Food
10. Guard Your Gut
See moreFood by the same author
Similar dishes
Copyright © 2024 Cookcic