Mangalore Buns

Mangalore buns are sweet banana puris. A very popular snack from Mangalore. It is served for breakfast or as an evening snack.

Measurement: 1 Cup = 180 ml

Makes: 10 to 12

Ingredients:

1. Banana (over ripe) - 1 1/2
2. Maida - 2 1/2 cups approx
3. Sugar - 1/2  to 3/4 cup
4. Yoghurt - 1/3 cup
5. Baking soda - 1/8 tsp
6. Cumin seeds - 3/4 to 1 tsp
7. Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
8. Saffron colour - a pinch (optional)
9. Melted ghee (hot) - 2 tsp
10. Oil/ ghee - for deep frying
11. Maida - for dusting
12. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Blend banana, sugar and yoghurt.
• Add cumin seeds, pepper powder, food colour and salt.
• Add maida, baking soda and ghee.
• Knead the dough. It should be soft. If the dough is sticky, add more maida. 
• Cover the dough and let it rest for 4 to 6 hrs or overnight.
• Divide the dough into lemon sized balls. Roll into thick puris. Use maida for dusting.
• Deep fry till golden brown.
• Serve hot. It can be served as it is or with coconut chutney.

Tip:

• If you want extra sweet buns, then add more sugar.