Mangalore buns
{{Short description|Indian deep-fried bun}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
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|country=Mangalore-Udupi, Karnataka, India
|region= Karnataka(Tulunad/South Canara region)
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|main_ingredient=Banana, all purpose flour
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Mangalore Buns is a deep-fried bread originating from the Udupi-Mangalore region of Karnataka, India, and part of Mangalorean cuisine or Udupi cuisine.{{cite web| url=https://www.deccanherald.com/spectrum/some-fried-delights-from-karnataka-899979.html| title=Some fried delights from Karnataka| date=2020-10-10| author=Dhanyata M Poovaiah| work=Deccan Herald}}{{cite web| url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/lifestyle-gallery/seven-iconic-mangalore-dishes-2759297-foodie/| title=Have you had these seven iconic Mangalore dishes?| date=2016-04-18| work=The Indian Express}} The buns are mildly sweet, soft and fluffy puri-like deep-fried bread, primarily made of all purpose flour and banana.{{cite web| url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/what-are-bengaluru-s-favourite-street-foods-791592.html| title=What are Bengaluru's favourite street foods| author=Anila Kurian| date=2020-01-05| work=Deccan Herald}}
Usually served with a spicy coconut chutney and sambar, they are also eaten without any accompaniment.{{Cite web|url=https://goanwiki.com/2015/06/19/fried-banana-bread-mangalore-buns-recipe/|title=Mangalorean Buns – Fried Banana Bread|date=2015-06-20|website=Goan Imports|access-date=2016-11-02}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.konkanifoodrecipes.com/recipes/mangalore-buns-banana-puris|title=Mangalore Buns (Banana Puris) - KonkaniFoodRecipes.com|website=www.konkanifoodrecipes.com|access-date=2016-11-02}}
Variations of this dish also incorporate finger millet and Sorghum.{{cite web| url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/millet-mangalore-buns-are-perfect-for-the-monsoons-heres-how-you-can-make-them-6490876/| title=Millet Mangalore Buns are perfect for the monsoons; here's how you can make them| date=2020-07-06| work=The Indian Express| author=Shalini Rajani}}