DISH NAME : BALE MURUKU (COORGI BANANA FRITTERS)

Preparation Time : 15 minutes

Cooking Time : 15 minutes

Description

This is a round version of the longish banana fritters. A speciality of Coorg in karnataka, this recipe is a sure way of using up over ripe bananas.
Next to black pepper, cardamom is the most widely used spice in India. It is often called the Queen of Spices. It is used widely in India for culinary and medicinal purposes. Cardamom is best stored with the pod, because if the seeds are exposed or ground, they quickly lose their flavour. Cardamom is one of the main ingredients in Garam Masala, a spice mix used commonly in India. Tea made with cardamom is aromatic. Arabic coffee is made using cardamom.

Note

1) Use bananas which are over ripe, with black spots.
2) Jaggery can be substituted with sugar.
3) If bananas are not sweet, add more jaggery.

Method

1) Mash bananas with a spoon.
2) Dry roast sesame seeds. Keep aside.
3) Mix mashed banana, jaggery and cardamom powder together.
4) Add rice flour and maida to the banana little by little, till you get a very soft dropping dough.
5) Heat oil. Add spoonfuls of batter in oil and fry till well browned.
6) Remove and serve with a garnish of sesame seeds.

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a tea time snack.