Sweet Banana Poori (Konkani: Buns)

Time Required: 30 Minutes
Servings: 3
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Buns usually called as “Mangalore Buns” was originated in Mangalore.

Basically made with maida, but some make with wheat flour too. Buns is sweet, banana
flavored, layered poori ;). The baking soda used helps form layers inside the poori
and make its very soft. You can also avoid adding baking soda and make pooris
immediately. This becomes like normal poori with banana flavour.

Ingredients:

• 1 large riped Banana
• 2 tbsp Butter or Curd
• 4 tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 tbsp Salt
• Pinch of Baking Soda
• Maida (All Purpose Flour)
• Oil for deep frying

Method:

1. Mash Banana, add melted Butter, Sugar, Salt, Baking Soda and mix well.
2. Add Maida and make dough.
   
3. Keep for 4 hrs (or overnight) in a closed container.
4. Make small balls, make pooris and deep fry in Oil.
   
   
   
5. Serve with chutney/bhaji/kurma!