Maruya (Banana Fritters)

Golden banana fritter known as "maruya" in the philippines.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and Sugar.
2. Add milk, water and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until batter is smooth.
3. Peel the bananas and slice lengthwise into 4 pieces.
4. Dip in the batter and roll lightly in flour.
5. Deep fry in cooking oil, browning evenly.
6. Drain and serve with powdered sugar if desired.