Ethakka Appam (Banana Fritter) (ഏത്തയ്ക്ക അപ്പം)
Category: snack — ripe plantain fritter
Course: snack | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: snack

Thick-cut ripe plantain caramelised and fried, a beloved tea-time snack.

Spice level: 0
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 12 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Ripe plantain (nendran), cut into rounds
qty: 120
unit: g
name: Jaggery or sugar, to sprinkle
qty: 8
unit: g
name: Coconut shreds (optional)
qty: 10
unit: g
name: Ghee / oil for frying
qty: 10
unit: g

Steps:
Peel and cut the ripe plantain into thick rounds, about 1 cm.
Fry the slices in hot oil or ghee until honey-brown, sprinkling with jaggery or sugar as they caramelise.
Optionally sprinkle crisp coconut shreds over and serve immediately.

Tags: snack
sweet
tea-time