Ethakka Appam is a unique delicacy made from ripe bananas in which bananas are dipped in specially made batter and deep-fried. Ingredients Ripe plantains (Nendrapazham) - 2 nos Sugar - As reqd Atta and Maida - 1:1 ratio Baking powder - A pinch. Method Cut bananas into small pieces. Mix together atta, maida, baking powder, and sugar in water to make a thick batter. Dip the bananas into this paste and fry them in oil.