Banana Bonda

Ingredients

Ripe bananas

3-4, peeled and mashed

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Sugar

2 tablespoons

Cardamom powder

1/2 teaspoon

Baking soda

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

a pinch

Water

as needed to make batter

Oil

for deep frying

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
2. Add the sugar, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt to the mashed bananas. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add water to the flour mixture, stirring until you achieve a thick batter consistency.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.
5. Dip spoonfuls of the banana mixture into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated, and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
6. Fry the banana bondas until they turn golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bondas from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
8. Serve hot with coconut chutney or a tangy tamarind sauce for an extra flavor kick.