Kabalagala (Ugandan Banana Pancakes)
Golden fried diamonds of sweet banana dough with a hint of cardamom, a favourite Ugandan street treat.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.30 a head
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
Mash the bananas in a large bowl until completely smooth.
- 2
Add the sugar, cardamom, salt and most of the flour. Mix to a soft dough, adding the rest of the flour if it is too sticky to roll.
- 3
Turn out onto a floured surface and roll to about 1 cm thick. Cut into diamonds or squares.
- 4
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 170C. Fry 5 or 6 pieces at a time for 3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden brown.
3 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper and cool for a few minutes before eating.
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.
