Ethakka Appam (Banana Fritters)

Name: Ethakka Appam (Banana Fritters)
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 ripe Kerala bananas (Nendran variety preferred); 1 cup maida (all-purpose flour); 2–3 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness); 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste); 1 pinch salt; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (optional, for color); 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (optional, for flavor); Water – as required for batter; Oil – for deep frying

Janki Badiyani @parthesh

#CA2025
popular Kerala snack made with ripe bananas (Nendran variety is preferred), dipped in a mildly sweet batter, and deep-fried until golden.

Janki Badiyani @parthesh

#CA2025
popular Kerala snack made with ripe bananas (Nendran variety is preferred), dipped in a mildly sweet batter, and deep-fried until golden.

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Ingredients

15 minutes

2 people

2ripe Kerala bananas (Nendran variety preferred)
1 cupmaida (all-purpose flour)
2–3 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness)
2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
1 pinchsalt
1/4 tspturmeric powder (optional, for color)
1/4 tspcardamom powder (optional, for flavor)
Water – as required for batter
Oil – for deep frying

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Steps

15 minutes

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1. Prepare the Bananas
Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise or into medium-thick pieces.
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2. Make the Batter
In a bowl, add maida, rice flour, sugar, salt, turmeric powder, and cardamom powder.
Gradually add water and whisk to make a smooth, lump-free batter.
Batter should be thick but flowing (like pakora batter).
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3. Coat the Bananas
Dip each banana slice into the batter ensuring it’s well coated.
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4. Fry the Appams
Heat oil in a deep pan.
Fry the coated banana slices on medium flame until golden brown and crispy.
Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
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5. Serve Hot
Serve as an evening snack with tea or coffee.