"O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you. so that you may learn self-restraint. Quran 2:183"
Ingredients
* 2 fingers overripe plantains * 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour * 7g fast rising yeast (1 sachet) * 80g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar * 200mls of warm water * 1tsp crushed pepper flakes or 1 habanero pepper (optional) * 1tsp onion powder * 1/2 tsp salt * 4 cups of oil (for deep frying)
Preparations
* Measure out the dry ingredients in a clean bowl and set aside.
* Peel the plantains and put in a bowl, mash with a fork or use a hand blender.
* Add the warm water and start mixing with a spatula.
* The dough should be light but not runny.
* Cover with a cling film or a kitchen napkin.
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* Put in a warm place and allow to rest for 45mins.
* After 45mins it should have doubled it size. You can see bubbles on top.
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* Remove the cling film and deflate the dough with your hands or a spatula.
* Add the pepper flakes and mix in with a spatula.
* Heat up oil in a deep pan or wok.
* When oil is hot, start frying the dough in balls.
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* Fry the plantain balls till golden brown and put it out from the oil with a seiveeand enjoy.
Ramadan Kareem, don't forget to recite your Qur'an.