Ethakkappam Recipe

Preparation Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and dry out each plantain.
• STEP 2.Peel off the skin and slice plantain vertically into 3 halves each.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Powder 1 tbsp sugar and 2 pieces of cardamom in a mixer grinder.
• STEP 2.Into a bowl add 1 cup of maida, 2 tbsp rice powder, ¼ tsp turmeric powder and a pinch of salt
• STEP 3.Pour in required quantity of water to obtain a loose consistency of batter
• STEP 4.Add to the mix cardamom-sugar powder and blend the ingredients well. Keep aside the batter.
• STEP 5.In a wok, heat cooking oil.
• STEP 6.Dip each sliced plantains into the prepared batter and fry it in the wok.
• STEP 7.Toss the sides and fry until both sides have a light golden shade. Now ethakkappam is ready to be served.