Yiga Okukola Kabalagala (Pancakes) Uganda's Banana Pancake Recipe - The Best African Pancakes

ripe bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: overripe bananas

Plantains offer a similar texture and flavor when fried.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: nuts

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Nuts provide crunch and flavor, while dried fruit is often more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Peel and mash ripe bananas until smooth.

Add cassava flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mashed bananas.

Mix in prestige margarine and vanilla essence.

Add cinnamon powder and mix well.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan for deep frying.

Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and flatten slightly.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fritters and drain on paper towels.

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