Vazhaka appam

Ingredients

1. Nendran Banana - 3 medium
2. Wheat flour / Atta - 3/4 th cup
3. Sugar - 4 tbsp
4. Baking soda - a pinch
5. Salt - a pinch
6. Turmeric powder (optional) - 1/2 tsp 
7. Oil
8. Water - 3/4 cup

Note: 

1. Vazhakkappam tastes good with very ripe nedran banana. In case, banana is not too ripe, microwave it for 2 minutes before cooking.
2. Turmeric is added for colour. I do not use turmeric usually.

Procedure

1. Peel and cut banana into thin pieces. Banana can be cut as round thick pieces or lengthwise depending on your preference.
2. Mix wheat flour with sugar, baking powder, salt and water to form a thick batter. Batter should not be watery, else it will not stick to the banana.
3. Heat oil in a deep vessel
4. Dip the banana slices into the batter.
5. When the oil is hot, dip the banana into the oil and fry till both sides become golden brown.
6. Remove from oil and place it in a plate with paper towel to remove excess oil.
7. Serve hot with tea as an evening snack.