Pazham Pori

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.