Mangalore Bun

A delicious and popular breakfast / tea time dish.

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Mangalore Bun or also known as Sweet Banana Pooris or Banana Buns is a popular dish from the city of Mangalore, Karnataka. Mildly sweet and puffed like a regular poori, they are a often served during breakfast or tea time and is served with chutney or vegetable sagu.

Made with maida and ripe bananas, they are deep-fried and served. They are super soft and fluffy with a tinge of sweetness from the bananas.

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Mangalore Bun Recipe

A delicious and popular breakfast / tea time dish.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Fermentation6 hrs

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: South Indian

Ingredients for Mangalore Bun

• 2 cup Wheat Flour
• 2 Ripe Green Bananas peeled, mashed
• 6 tsp Curd
• 4 tsp Sugar
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 pinch Cooking Soda
• as required Oil
• a large pinch Salt adjust as per taste

How to make Mangalore Bun

• Combine the bananas, curd, salt, sugar, cumin seeds and cooking soda in a bowl.
• Mix well.
• Add this to the wheat flour and add a little oil.
• Knead well and keep aside for 4 to 6 hours.
• Make small balls of the dough and shape them into small circles (like a puri).
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
• Fry the prepared buns until light golden brown.
• Remove and drain excess oil.
• Serve with chutney or vegetable sagu.