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Kabalagala (Ugandan Pancakes)
Photo: Mariana Medvedeva

Kabalagala (Ugandan Pancakes)

7 ingredients 7 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

877
Calories
22g
Protein
23g
Fat
147g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Banana 1 medium (118g) 105
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas , mashed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • Vegetable oil , for deep-frying

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2

Gradually add the milk to the banana-flour mixture, stirring continuously with a whisk or spoon until a smooth and thick batter forms. The consistency should be similar to that of regular pancake batter.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat. The oil should be deep enough to fully submerge the Kabalagala.

4

Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Each pancake should be about 3–4 inches in diameter.

5

Fry the pancakes until they turn golden brown and become crispy on both sides. This usually takes about 2–3 minutes per side.

6

Use a slotted spoon or spider strainer to remove the fried kabalagala from the oil and transfer them onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

7

Serve the kabalagala while still warm. They can be enjoyed on their own as a tasty snack or paired with a cup of tea or coffee.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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