Pazham Nirachathu (Coconut Stuffed Banana)

This is a typical Ifthar special Malabar dish. Simple and Delicious.Let us try it out.:)

Ingredients (Makes 2 to 3 pieces)

Banana: 2 - 3
Grated Coconut: 1/4 cup

Sugar: 2 - 3 Table Spoon
Cashew nuts/Raisins: Optional

Oil/Ghee: 4 - 5 table spoon

Flour: 1 - 2 Table Spoon
Water: As Required

Cooking Time: Less than 10 minutes

Method

To a pan add sugar, grated coconut and cashew nuts and raisins and stir it well in very low flame for about 2 to 3 minutes

Mix flour in little water to make a thick paste.

Make a slit in the banana vertically,  make sure that it does not part the banana into two pieces. Slit should be only till the center.

Into the slit put the coconut mix and seal it with the flour paste.
Stuff all the bananas in the same manner

Pour oil/ghee to a pan and heat well, place all the stuffed bananas into the pan and shallow fry till it becomes golden brown.

Tastes best when served warm...