Banana Mandazi

A wonderful Mandazi (south african fritter) by Alan Coxon

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  egg
• 2  ripe bananas, coarsely chopped
• 750  ml milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 500  ml self-raising flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 3  tablespoons caster sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
•  vegetable oil, for deep-frying
•  basil leaves
•  icing sugar

Directions

1. Place the egg, bananas, milk, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder and sugar in a blender or food processor. Whiz to make a smooth batter with a creamy, pourable consistency (if it is too thick add a little extra milk). Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fat fryer and carefully fry spoonfuls of the mixture for 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen towel.
3. Serve with grilled pineapple, chilli syrup and deep fried basil leaves.