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Kerala-style fried banana

Pazhampori, Kerala banana fritters

Snacks

Plantain slices coated in a turmeric-based batter, then deep-fried until golden brown. A simple and comforting snack from Kerala.

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Recipe from SijiR, 9kb, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Pazhampori is a very popular snack in Kerala, in southern India. It’s often enjoyed in the evening, alongside a cup of hot tea.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Total25 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodFrying
  • Estimated cost$3.41 $0.85 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.25
  • $0.14
  • $1.04
  • $0.32
  • $0.49
  • $0.17

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Peel the bananas and slice them however you prefer: whole, in half, in thirds, or lengthwise. ≈ 8 min
  2. Prepare the dough by mixing the flour, rice flour, turmeric, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar. ≈ 3 min
  3. Dip the banana slices in this batter, then immediately immerse them in the very hot oil.
  4. Fry them until they are golden brown.

The bill

Pazhampori, Kerala banana fritters

  • Banana plantains, blackberries, peeled, in quantities according to the number of guests$1.25
  • wheat flour (maida) or chickpea flour, depending on the desired consistency$0.14
  • A little rice flour$1.04
  • A pinch of turmeric$0.32
  • sesame seeds, a pinch$0.49
  • oil for deep frying$0.17

Total$3.41

that's $0.85 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Banana plantains, blackberries, peeled, in quantities according to the number of guests
  • wheat flour (maida) or chickpea flour, depending on the desired consistency
  • A little rice flour
  • A pinch of turmeric
  • salt and a little sugar, to your liking
  • sesame seeds, a pinch
  • oil for deep frying

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