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Mangalore Buns By Chef Ajay Chopra

Ajay Chopra
Mangalore Bun is a sweet fried bun that has its origin in the Udupi region of Karnataka. Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipe in detail.

Serves

1-2 Min

Cooking Time

5 Min

Meal Type

snacks

Preparation Time

10-15 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

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INGREDIENTS

  • For the buns

    • 2 ripened bananas

    • 3 tbsp powdered sugar

    • 1/4 cup yogurt

    • 1 tsp jeera

    • pinch of baking soda

    • 1/2 cup water

    • 2 cups maida (refined flour)

    • oil for frying

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.

  2. 2

    Add powdered sugar, jeera, yogurt, baking soda, maida and a little water. Knead for 5 minutes or till the dough turns smooth. Grease the dough with some oil.

  3. 3

    Cover and rest the dough for 6-8 hours. After 8 hours, dust the dough with some maida/ aata and roll it slightly or give it a round shape with your hand.

  4. 4

    Deep fry the buns in hot oil until they turn golden brown from both sides.

  5. 5

    Dust the Mangalore buns with powdered sugar and serve with curries/ gravies or chutneys.

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