Banana Fritters (Ww)

Directions

1. Combine the bananas, rum, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl and stir gently to combine. Let marinate for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the batter.
3. Blender:To make it in a blender, combine all the batter ingredients and blend at high speed for a few seconds. Turn off the machine and scrape down the sides, and blend again at high speed for 30 to 40 seconds.
4. By hand:To make the batter by hand, combine the egg and lowfat milk in a deep bowl and gradually stir in the flour, sugar, baking pwdr, and salt. Beat with a whisk or possibly electric beater till the flour lumps disappear. Pour the batter into a mixing bowl.
5. Fill a deep fryer or possibly large heavy saucepan with oil to a depth of 2 or possibly 3 inches (5 to 7 cm) and heat the oil to a temperature of 375F (190C) on a deep-frying thermometer.
6. Drain the banana slices and pat them dry with paper towels. Dip 4 or possibly 5 slices at a time into the batter, coating them well, and transfer them CAREFULLY with a slotted spoon to the warm oil. Fry a few at a time for 3 to 5 min, turning them with a spoon till they are deep brown on both sides. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Mound on a heated platter and serve immediately.
7. Serves 4 to 6.