Nendra baale Fry

Nendra baale Fry is a sweet dish. It is one of the traditional dish which is served in festival or feast and big functions.

Nendra baale is one variety of banana and it is used in shallow frying or deep frying. We do prepare Banana Halva using this banana. Nenra baale podi (fried fritters) is also prepared and it is very tasty snack.

In Kerala especially these bananas are used more. Steamed banana is served in breakfast and it is one of the healthy dish, Nendra Baale chips are very tasty and slight sweet crunch chips are nice to eat.

Bananas are full of nutritious, vitamins and minerals. They are rich in fiber and carbohydrates. They help in curing anemia, gout, kidney disorders, urinary disorders. They also help in reducing blood pressure, protecting heart health and helps to improve the immune system. 

They are rich in fiber and a good remedy for people who suffer from constipation. They contain anti oxidant and anti inflammatory properties. They are good for weight loss. They contain high calories. They are rich in vitamin C and vitamin B 6. They contain minerals like potassium, manganese, magnesium and copper. They are good sources of dietary fiber an protein. 

I have used Nendra baale (Nendra banana fruit), ghee and sugar. It is shallow fried on low flame. It can be served as sweet or desert at the parties and functions.It is easy to prepare and anyone can try. You should use Well Ripe Nendra Baale (Nendra banana) to get the good result.

Lets see the recipe. 

Things needed :
Nendra baale (Well ripe) :  ( A kind of big banana ) 1
Ghee : 1 Tablespoon
Sugar : 2 Tablespoons

Method :
1. Wash banana and cut into circle shape.
2. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Just spread a little ghee. Arrange the cut bananas in circle shape.

3. Sprinkle some ghee on the top. Cover and cook them till they turn brown.
4. Now turn the banana slices to other sides and spread little more ghee on the top.

5. Sprinkle sugar on the top and cook till they turn brown. Flip the slices again to the other side and put off the fire.

6. Remove from the pan and serve .

Note :
Remember that you should use well ripe banana to prepare this dish. Or it might give sour taste. Use of more or less ghee is optional. use of sugar (more/less) is also optional. Remember this dish contain ghee and sugar and intake of this should be less quantity. 
Time : 10 Minutes
Serves : 2.

Sweet Diamond cuts.

Sweet Diamond Cuts is snack and can have with tea. These diamond cuts are sweet and crispy.
I have used maida / All purpose flour, sugar and little salt.

It is very easy to prepare and taste does not change for a long time or it does not get into saggy.
Lets see the recipe now:

Things needed:

Maida /All purpose flour : 2 cup
Sugar : 2 to 3 Tablespoons.
Ghee or butter : 1 Tablespoon
Salt : a pinch
Oil : 1 cup
Water : As required
Jeera or Sesame seeds : 1/2 Teaspoon

Method :

1.Take a bowl and add ghee and sugar mix well.

2. Add maida/ all purpose flour and mix it with sugar content.
3. Add water (little by little ), jeera and a pinch of salt mix well .
4. Prepare chapati dough. (chapati dough )
5. Kneed the dough thoroughly and make in to balls.

6.Take each ball and roll as chapati.

7. Cut that into desired size. (with the help of knife or the cutter)

8. Keep a frying pan on the fire. Add oil and heat.
9. Fry cut sweet diamond cuts on medium and slow heat. (low flame).
10. Fry on both side till it turn slightly golden brown.

11. Remove it and put it on a kitchen tissue.

12. Put the diamond cuts in a glass jar/or air tight box. Serve with cup of tea/coffe/juice.

Note : 
You can use oil instead of butter or ghee. ( Heat 2 table spoons of oil and mix with maida
(all purpose flour and leave it for cooling). Adding sugar can be more/less. Fry diamond cuts on low and medium flame to get the best cuts.
Time : 20 Minutes.