Corn flour doughnut (Banfo bisi or Awiesu)

• Awiesu or Banfo Bisi

Corn flour doughnut locally known as banfo bissi is a Ghanaian snack mainly filled with carbohydrates and other nutrients.

The snack has a crunchy exterior and soft in the middle when freshly fried, however, it hardens up when cold.

Ingredients

200grammes of milled corn flour

25grammes of caster sugar

Pinch of nutmeg

100millemetres of water

500millemetres of sunflower oil

80grammes of roasted peeled peanuts

Method

-Mix water and 100grammes of the milled corn flour in a saucepan and place on medium heat.

– Mix the corn flour and water till mixture forms a hard smooth paste. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

-In a bowl, mix the remaining

100grammes of corn flour, sugar and nutmeg together.

-Transfer the hot dough into the dry corn mixture and mix everything till well combined.

-With clean hands, scoop a handful of the corn dough mixture and roll it in-between your palm to form an oblong shape.

-Insert a few groundnuts into each shaped corn dough and set aside.

-Pour the sunflower oil into a saucepan and place it on medium heat.

-Test whetheroil is hot by dropping a little corn dough into the oil. If it sizzles, oil is ready.

– Fry each corn doughnut till it is golden brown and drain off any excess oil on a blotted kitchen paper.

– Serve immediately with groundnuts and a glass of cold juice.

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Benefits of Tamarind Juice

Tamarind seed

Tamarind juice is particularly abundant in vitamin C, which is important for a strong immune system, healthy skin and wound healing.

Additionally, tamarind provides significant amounts of B vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, as well as essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.

– Antioxidant properties

Tamarind contains potent antioxidants, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which combat harmful free radicals in the body. This oxidative stress reduction can help prevent cell damage and lower the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer.

-Digestive health

Tamarind contains dietary fibre and natural laxatives that promote regular bowel movements, alleviate constipation and improve overall gastrointestinal health.”

– Heart health

Regular consumption of tamarind juice may have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. It can help lower cholesterol levels due to its high fibre content and antioxidants, reducing the risk of heart disease.

– Anti-inflammatory properties

Tamarind juice does a great job in curbing inflammation in the body. High in anti-inflammatory compounds such as polyphenols and bioflavonoids, this property makes it potentially beneficial for individuals suffering from conditions like arthritis or chronic inflammatory diseases.

– High magnesium content

Tamarind is rich in magnesium- 110 mg per 120 g of pulp. This simply concludes that drinking tamarind is a convenient way to meet your daily magnesium requirements. It plays an important role in the formation of bones, regulates heart rhythm, and contraction of muscles, and keeps blood sugar levels under check.

Source; Healthshots.com