Banana and Cinnamon Fritters

Name: Banana and Cinnamon Fritters
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 2 medium or large bananas, ideally overripe; 1–2 tsp jaggery, light brown sugar or icing sugar, to taste; 1–2 tsp jaggery, light brown sugar or icing sugar, to taste; 1–2 tsp jaggery, light brown sugar or icing sugar, to taste; ½ tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; 225 g plain flour; 1 egg; 1 tbsp butter, ghee or sunflower, vegetable or rapeseed oil; 200 ml milk; 1 tbsp butter, ghee or sunflower, vegetable or rapeseed oil; 1 tbsp butter, ghee or sunflower, vegetable or rapeseed oil; 1 tbsp butter, ghee or sunflower, vegetable or rapeseed oil; 1 tbsp butter, ghee or sunflower, vegetable or rapeseed oil

Preparation info

Makes
20

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Seven Kitchens

By Torie True

Published 2025

About

In the local Goan language of Konkani, these fritters are known as filos. They are very similar to a British drop scone and the perfect teatime treat, as well as a helpful recipe for using up overripe bananas! I like to add a sprinkling of cinnamon to mine, but that is optional.

Ingredients

2 medium or large bananas, ideally overripe
1–2 tsp jaggery, light brown sugar or icing sugar, to taste

Europe
Asia
Portugal
India
Goa
Starter
Vegetarian

Method

In a mixing bowl, use a fork to break up the bananas and mash them to a smooth paste.
Add the jaggery or sugar, vanilla essence, cinnamon and egg. Mix well.
Sift the flour into the bowl and stir until everything is combined.
Add the milk and mix to a smooth pancake batter. If you find it is still a little thick at this stage, simply add a da