Gateau Banane | Banana Fritters | Mauritian Banana Cakes

Gateau Banane
Ingredients:
2 Ripe Banana's
1/2 tsp Fennel seeds (Optional)
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
3 tbsp Plain Flour
3 tbsp Sugar
Directions:
1) In a bowl add the bananas and mash them using a fork
2) Add the flour and mix together until combined.
3) Add the sugar, fennel seeds, baking powder and vanilla extract and mix together with a fork. The consistency of the batter should be thick and drop off the fork slowly. If it is too fluid, add more flour.
4) In a small saucepan, heat some oil over medium- high heat.
5) Using your hands drop little balls of batter into the oil
6) When they have turned a nice golden dark brown, remove them from the oil using a slotted spoon.
7) Place them on a paper towel to soak up the excess oil
8) Enjoy!