Ethiopian Cardamom Banana Fritters
Soft sweet banana in a light cardamom batter, fried until crisp outside and sticky within.
- Time30 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.47 a head
- Oven175°C (155°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the flour, baking powder, cardamom and 1 tbsp sugar. Add the water and whisk to a smooth batter like double cream.
- 2
Cut each banana into 3 or 4 thick chunks.
- 3
Heat the oil to 175°C (155°C fan) in a deep pan. Dip each banana chunk into the batter, let the excess drip off, and lower it into the oil.
- 4
Fry 4 or 5 at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, turning, until crisp and golden.
3 min - 5
Lift out onto kitchen paper and toss in the dusting sugar while hot.
- 6
Serve straight away, as they lose their crunch quickly.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.