Velutha, a central character in the novel, embodies the beauty of simple joys despite the societal barriers he faces. These banana fritters represent those rare, sweet moments of happiness.
Mash the bananas in a bowl.
Mix flour, sugar, and cardamom powder with the mashed bananas.
Add water gradually to form a thick batter.
Heat oil in a pan.
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.