Authentic Tamil Nadu Nagercoil Nendran Pazha Paniyaram with Warm Filter Coffee
Golden, bite-sized sweet dumplings crafted from ripe Nendran bananas and rice batter, offering a delightful crispy exterior and soft center. Perfect for a cozy South Indian breakfast paired with a steaming cup of freshly brewed filter coffee.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed Nendran bananas, grated jaggery, and a pinch of salt until the jaggery dissolves completely.
2
Gradually whisk in the raw rice flour, grated coconut, and cardamom powder to form a smooth, thick dropping consistency batter.
3
Heat a traditional cast-iron paniyaram pan on medium heat and add a few drops of ghee into each cavity.
4
Pour the banana batter into the cavities, filling them up to three-fourths capacity.
5
Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the bottom turns golden brown and crisp.
6
Flip each paniyaram carefully using a skewer and cook the other side until golden and thoroughly cooked through.
7
Serve the hot Nendran pazha paniyarams immediately alongside a warm cup of aromatic South Indian filter coffee.
Ingredients
2 ripe Nendran bananas, mashed smoothly
1 cup raw rice flour
1/2 cup grated jaggery
2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
A pinch of salt
Ghee for frying in the paniyaram pan
1 cup freshly brewed South Indian filter coffee to serve
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.