Best Banana Mandazi Recipes

BANANA MANDAZI

Steps:

• Place the egg, bananas, milk, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder and sugar in a blender or food processor. Whiz to make a smooth batter with a creamy, pourable consistency (if it is too thick add a little extra milk). Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fat fryer and carefully fry spoonfuls of the mixture for 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen towel.
• Serve with grilled pineapple, chilli syrup and deep fried basil leaves.

AFRICAN BANANA MANDAZI

Steps:

• Place everything but the vegetable oil in a blender or food processor. Process to make a smooth, creamy batter. If it's too thick, add a little extra milk. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or fryer. Once hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the mixture in the oil and fry for a few minutes, until golden.
• Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with powdered sugar.