Mangalore Banana Buns (Deep fried Banana buns)

First ever Konkani Snack I prepared!

Thanks to my dear friend P who introduced me to these wonderful Mangalore Banana Buns.

So, I dedicate this to P & all my 50 followers!

It does not really require any special skills or much effort.

All you need to know is to prepare dough & deep fry.

Yeah! These buns aren't baked but fried.

You will need:

• Ripe Bananas - 1 cup
• All purpose flour/Maida - 3 cups or some more
• Cardamom - 3
• Sugar - 3 tbsps
• Curd - 2tbsps
• Baking Soda - a pinch
• Oil - for frying

Go for it:

In a large bowl mash the bananas with a fork. This is the best recipe to use up those over ripe bananas. Add sugar & mix it in to dissolve. You could use powdered sugar too. Put the curd & continue to beat them together. Add the flour, crushed/powdered cardamom & the baking soda. Work them together to form dough. You could add more flour if you feel it isnt coming together. Leave it overnight outside.

The dough will ferment & increase in quantity. Take lemon sized dough balls & roll them out round (it's okay if you cant get that shape right ;) ). I used some flour to dust the board & the rolling pin as the dough gets a little sticky.

Deep fry them one by one on medium flame. They will puff up. Turn sides & cook them well. You might have to lower the flame in between as the buns get browned easily. When done, transfer on paper towels to drain the excess oil.

If your buns are soft & smell sweet, they are ready to be relished!

You could enjoy these buns with butter/honey/tangy relishes/jams or just enjoy them plain.

Yes friends, you're all guessing it right. I indulged in these though my fitness trainer doesn't allow ;).

Note:

• Use up over ripe bananas
• You could also add crushed pepper, cumin seeds and some salt. I did not want that flavor so I did not add.
• Many eat these sweet buns with salty accompaniments

Spinach Poori (Palak ki poori)

My Sunday Brunch Idea!!

Spinach is one of the most nutritious and healthy greens among all vegetables. Though low in calories, it contains higher concentrations of minerals, vitamins and other phytonutrients. Spinach also has a high calcium content.

Spinach is always recommended by the nutritionists. 

Don't you remember our dear "Popeye the Sailor Man"?? After all he becomes the strongest after consuming Spinach.

I generally don't promote deep fried food at home. The food submerged in hot oil is not so good but surely is a delectable way to enjoy food. 

Being a Sunday today & the demands coming in from my husband dear I chose to cook the hot sizzling pooris. Also, the fresh green leafy veggie was just brought in so it got me thinking & finally the recipe is here....

You need:

• Spinach - 1/2 kg
• Wheat Flour - 1/2 kg
• Green Chillies - according to ur tolerance. I took 8
• Salt - as per taste
• Oil - for deep frying

Method:

Wash the spinach leaves & put them in a grinder with the green chillies. Grind to make a paste. Add the paste in the wheat flour with the salt to make dough. Knead it a little hard. If too soft the pooris will absorb more oil. 

Now, heat a wok  with oil in it for deep frying & meanwhile with a rolling pin make the pooris in the shape you desire.. mostly it is round or oval in shape. Now immerse it in the hot oil & voila the pooris are ready. Serve them hot with chhole or aamras.