Monday, August 2, 2010

Banana fritters

Banana fritters

There are always bananas in our home. Such a convenient, portable and healthy snack. Invariably though you end up with a very ripe banana that nobody feels like eating. Fritters are a perfect way to make a ripe banana go a long way.

Banana fritters

There are various ways I serve up these fritters, largely dependant on the formality of the occasion and on how many guests there are to serve. Recently I had a couple of friends over for an impromptu dinner and when stuck for a quick dessert idea, looked at the lone ripened banana in the fruit tray and decided on fritters! I fried up a batch after the main course, dusted them with cinnamon sugar and drizzled dark chocolate all over! Amazing! 4 forks sharing from a loaded plate, everyone nodding in mutual appreciation, it was really good fun.

Banana fritters

For just a quick tea-time treat, roll the hot fritters in caster sugar that you've sprinkled some powdered cinnamon into and enjoy.

Banana fritters

These fritters remind me of home. They were usually made on a rainy day to cheer us up. There's no doubt these sunshine-filled fritters will bring some cheer to you too.

Sliced banana

When you really feel like indulging, go ahead and drizzle melted chocolate over and don't hesitate to have a large scoop of vanilla ice-cream on the side too.

Banana fritters

Recipe:

You will need:


  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1-2 ripe bananas, sliced thickly

Rub the butter in flour, add fennel seeds, the well beaten egg, sugar and milk. Make it into a batter of dropping consistency and leave it aside for about an hour.
Add baking powder. Dip the slices of ripe banana into the batter and fry in deep oil over medium heat till golden brown.
Drain and serve immediately.

26 comments:

  1. argh should not read food blogs when hungry! these banana fritters look awesome!

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  2. Thanks chocolatesuze! ... and yes they taste awesome too!

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  3. Wow! This looks awesome. There is no way I can eat a healthy lunch now, but who cares.

    Creatively Domestic - Simple Cooking

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  4. Yum! What a delicious treat. I would love these with all of the fixings...ice cream, chocolate sauce, bring it on!

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  5. I have always found that no one wants to eat the overly ripe bananas, except a baby, but I don't have one of those any more. Therefore I really like your recipe!

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  6. Oh these sound amazing, very interesting addition of fennel seeds!

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  7. Yes, the fennel seeds make a huge difference to these fritters. They compliment the banana flavour really well.

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  8. I never would have suspected fennel seeds in banana fritters! These look delish!

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  9. Wow these look good, beautiful photographs:-)

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  10. OMG! This looks sooooo good. Loved your pictures.

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  11. cinnamon sugar...heaven! Lucky friends ;)

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  12. Those photos are mouthwatering! Bananas and chocolate are a match made in heaven.

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  13. I was just about to make a batch of banana fritters today (but decided to hold off since we have too many sweets to finish off in the house!), what a coincidence. I'm so intrigued by the fennel seeds! What an unexpected surprise in this wonderful treat!

    Congratulations on Top 9!

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  14. Mmm, you had me at Banana. I love the combination of flavors! Absolutely lovely :)

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  15. We almost always have bananas in the house also, and I can't believe I haven't thought to do this before! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Those fritters look delicious!!! thanks so much for sharing them and Congratulations on the top 9!!

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  17. These fritters look soooo scrumptious! I bet they would be excellent with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. I will have to try these soon! Yummy!

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  18. My children, especially one of the twins adores bananas. They'd go ga-ga for these. Thank you for sharing. I'll be giving this a try soon!
    ~ingrid

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  19. Yum, yum, yum! I love anything that involves bananas and chocolate. Congrats on the Top 9, this dish is well deserved!

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  20. These would definitely cheer me up right now :) They sound like the perfect treat after a long day!

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  21. Oh my! I must make them tomorrow, but I want one now!

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  22. This blog post made the Foodbuzz Top 9. Thanks to everyone for their support. Your fantastic feedback is greatly appreciated!

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  23. Can't wait to make these! They sound amazing!

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  24. My Dad always used to make apple fritters when we were kids. I'm looking forward to playing around with this recipe and trying different kinds of dried spices and fruits. Congrats on being in the top 9!

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  25. Thanks God, i love banana this is one of my fav recipe, looks so sweet and delicious, thanks for share.

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  26. Hellloooo. These certainly got my attention. A weekend morning treat I think!

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