Pazham Pori - This is a standard item on the menu of any Kerala restaurant and is very tasty.

Ingredients: Fully ripe plantains - 2 Maida - 1 cup Rice flour - 2 tbsp Sugar - 1 tbsp Black sesame seeds - 1/4 tsp Baking soda - 1/8 tsp Water - 1/4 cup Salt -a very small pinch. Oil - for frying.

Method:

Peel and cut the banana into 2 parts. Cut them lengthwise into 4 pieces of equal thickness.

Mix all the dry ingredients together and then add water slowly while stirring to make a smooth paste.

It should be lump free and not too watery. If it does become watery, add a little more flour.

Heat oil in a pan. Dip each banana slice in the batter to coat it on both sides and slide it into the oil.

Deep fry on medium heat till it turns a golden brown.