These delicious buns are perfect to serve as a side with curry or soup, or to eat at breakfast with spiced tea. Find more plant-based diet recipes and African dinner recipes on our website or in my African Twist cookbook.

Makes 12-25 buns | Prep time 20 mins | Cook time 10-20 mins

Ingredients: 

• 450g plain flour
• 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 tspn salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoon caster sugar
• 250ml soya or other plant-based milk

Method: 

• Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl, then add in the oil until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
• Pour in the milk and stir to make a soft dough
• Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then chill for 10-20 mins 
• Divide the dough into plum-sized pieces, roll into balls, then flatten in the palms of your hands to 1cm thickness.
• Shallow fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides: about 2 minutes on one side, and 1 minute on the reverse side.

Enjoy with your favourite curry or stew!