Stuffed Banana is a popular tea time snack in Malabar (a place in Kerala, India). It is also served during the festival season of Ramadan to break the fasting.
Ingredients:
Ripe Plantains - 2 - 3 cut in halves
Sugar - 2 tbsp
Raisins - a small pack(Golden raisins, Black or combination)
Cardamom powder - a Pinch
All purpose flour - 1/2 cup
Poha or Aval - 1/4 cup (You can also replace Aval with dry coconut flakes)
Salt to taste
Water - 1/2 cup
Oil for deep frying
In a small bowl mix together Poha or Aval (these are dry rice flakes that are available in any Indian stores), raisins and some cardamom powder. Keep it aside. Peel the plantains. Cut them in half and make slits lengthwise from one end to another leaving around 2 inch from both the ends. Stuff the banana with this filling. Make sure not to over stuff them as it can break the banana.Make a thick batter with all purpose flour, sugar, salt and water.
Heat oil in a pot and when it is medium hot, dip the plantains in the batter and fry it in oil until golden brown. Drain the oil with a paper towel and serve warm with a cup of tea.
The secret ingredient is bakingggg powder. A pinch of baking powder to the batter will give the banana an extra crispiness.
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