Banana Fritters In Jaggery Syrup

The bananas were getting ripened too quickly.And the children were not  keen or  hungry  to eat them immediately. However in a day, they will all get over ripened  and will be an excuse for the children to refuse eating the fruits.Since I didnt want the fruits to go waste, I decided to make a sweet dessert out of the bananas.This will keep longer in the refrigerator.

The recipe for banana fritters
Sieve 1 1/2  cups of flour.Mash 5 well ripened  bananas and mix them together..Add a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of bicarbonate soda.Add  a little water .( the mixture should be of very thick consistency).Leave aside for 15-20 minutes.Drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry till golden brown.

 fry till golden brown

Serve the fritters with a syrup made out of with jaggery and sugar.

To make the syrup -In a pan, add about 250 grams of jaggery to 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.Mix into it, about 3-4 tablespoons of sugar,a few crushed cardamoms and a small stick of cinnaman.Remove from heat , cool and add the fritters.

jaggery Syrup

 

 

 

 

Serving Arabic Coffee

Arabs love their coffee slightly spiced and unfiltered. Cardamoms and saffron is added to give flavor and a golden sheen. These spices add a strong flavour and enhance the taste. Coffee is brewed in a pot commonly known as  a 'Dallah' and poured into tiny cups called 'Fenjen'. There are some strict etquettes that needs to be followed  when serving coffee to guests. The host/hostess has to personally hand over each tiny cup to their guests. Holding the coffee pot with the left hand, the host/hostess then pours the coffee and serve it with their right hand. And when the guests want a refill, he/she will have to move or rock the cup slowly in a jiggling motion.

To make Arabic coffee  you will need:
3 cups water
2 tbsp ground decaffeinated coffee
3 tbsp cardamom (coarsely ground)
1/4 tsp saffron

Method
Add the coffee to hot  water and bring to a boil over low heat thus allowing the coffee grounds to settle. Add cardamoms and saffron and boil again just before serving. This type of coffee is taken strong without any additives like sugar, milk or cream. However accompaniments like dates and sweets are served alongside the coffee.