FOOD : Break.. fast :Mangalore Banana Buns

You must have not missed this item if you are journeying through anywhere in the Coastal part of Karnataka, specially in South Kanara and goa. South kanara hotel guys offer you buns with a simple chutney, But the Goans team this up with their Famous 'Vatana' bhaji.. the Vatana Bhaji recipe will follow this post.

This basically requires you not to throw away those bananas which have been adorned with the black blotches.. Perfect.. You exactly need the over-ripe bananas for this (You could use the normal ones too, but the over-ripe ones lend a discrete taste to the buns)

So you will need: (for 2-3 people)

1-2 big over-ripe banana

Flour (Maida)

Little soda bi-carb

salt

sugar 8-10 spoons

2-3 Green Chillies

Curd-1 small cup

Jeera (Optional)

(Again, green chillies can be an option. Towards Mangalore territory, you'll have a hint of spice, which i particularly like. But with the preparation in Goa, Chillies would go missing-So purely your choice)

So, macerate the Bananas, sugar, chillies into the food processor and you will have a slimy paste. Remove in a bowl, add salt, curd, jeera(optional) and soda bicarb... Give it all a good mix. and now start making a dough by adding Maida/Flour till its tough. Softer dough will leave you with Greasy Buns. Leave this dough covered for about 2-3 hours atleast.

Now get your rolling pins and roll these out, they have to be little thick, say even about 1/4" inch thick to whatever diameter you want them to be. Fry them in oil. Be careful, when you let them in the oil, it should not be very hot. Keep on medium heat, otherwise the inside's would just be raw. Flip on both sides till golden brown.
This is perfect for a breakfast, or even when you have a lazy weather wrapping your house. I would suggest you to have a good cup of filter coffee along with this. Enjoy