Craving a rainy day snack? Try this Kerala pazhampori aka banana fritters recipe
Golden, crispy and naturally sweet, pazhampori is a timeless Kerala snack loved across generations.
Pazhampori/Banana fritters. Photo: Pexels/Saveurs Secretes
1 min read | Published: 11 Jul 2026
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, pazhampori (banana fritter) is Kerala's favourite tea-time and monsoon snack made with ripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (Nendran bananas), peeled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (if needed to adjust taste)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- ¾ cup water (adjust as needed)
- Oil, for deep frying
Preparation
Serving suggestion
Serve pazhampori hot with a cup of tea.