How long does Pazham Pori take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pazham Pori serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Pazham Pori vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Pazham Pori?

1 Ripe Nendran Banana, 1 cup Maida, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, 2 tbsp Sugar, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, To Deep Frying Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Pazham Pori?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Pazham Pori?

About 488 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Pazham Pori

Name: Pazham Pori
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 Ripe Nendran Banana, Slices; 1 cup Maida; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1 cup Water; To Deep Frying Oil

20 min
not spicy
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Banana Fritters · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Vegan Low fat Jain Dairy-free

Pazham pori, Kerala banana fritters: ripe nendran banana slices in a lightly sweet maida and rice flour batter, deep-fried. Serves 2, 20 minutes, with video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

8 items

2 people

Ripe Nendran Banana, Slices1
Maida1 cup
Rice Flour2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Sugar2 tbsp
Water1 cup
OilTo Deep Frying

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	488kcal	976kcal
Protein	8.4g	17g
Carbohydrate	94g	188g
Fat	8.5g	17g
Fibre	3.6g	7.2g
Sugar	27g	54g

Cookd masalas for ripe nendran banana

Method

1
The banana used for this recipe should ideally be ripe, but not too soft. Cut the banana in half. Cut each half into three long slices.
Ripe Nendran Banana
2
For the batter, combine the maida, rice flour, turmeric powder, salt, sugar and water. Whisk it until there are no lumps.
MaidaRice FlourTurmeric PowderSaltSugarWater
3
Heat oil in a pan on high heat. Dip the banana slice in the batter and deep fry them until the edges are golden, around 2 minutes.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Pazham Pori take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pazham Pori serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pazham Pori vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Pazham Pori spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Pazham Pori?: 1 Ripe Nendran Banana, 1 cup Maida, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, 2 tbsp Sugar, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, To Deep Frying Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pazham Pori?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pazham Pori?: About 488 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes

C
A Cookd cookJune 2023
the recipe came out great
C
A Cookd cookNovember 2021
the batter proportion given for 1 banana was actually more than enough for 3 bananas for me!! 😅