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Madhura vada, sweet banana fritters

Madhura vada, sweet banana fritters

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Sweet Kerala fritters: made with semolina, rice flour, mashed banana, and cardamom, and fried until golden brown.

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Recipe from Plutus, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Madhur vada is a traditional cake from Kerala, resembling a dark, round, and sweet pastry. It is particularly popular during festivals and religious ceremonies in various regions of Kerala.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total50 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$2.74 $0.34 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.90
  • $0.05
  • $0.29
  • $0.11
  • $0.27
  • $0.56
  • $0.56

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the semolina, flour, rice flour, sugar, salt, and cardamom. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the mashed banana, coconut, and just enough water to create a thick, pliable batter, similar to a thick dosa batter. ≈ 3 min
  3. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. With wet hands, form small patties. ≈ 10 min
  5. Heat the oil and fry the vadas over medium heat until they are golden brown. Drain.
  6. Once they have cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.

The bill

Madhura vada, sweet banana fritters

  • 170 g of fine semolina (rava)$0.90
  • 30 g of wheat flour$0.05
  • 40 g of rice flour$0.29
  • 150 g of sugar$0.11
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed$0.27
  • 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut (optional)$0.56
  • frying oil$0.56

Total$2.74

that's $0.34 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 170 g of fine semolina (rava)
  • 30 g of wheat flour
  • 40 g of rice flour
  • 150 g of sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut (optional)
  • A pinch of salt
  • water
  • frying oil

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