Preparation of Akara. Light brown beans are also known as honey beans. It is the sweetest of all the beans variants and is the most commonly used to prepare akara. One of Nigeria's favourite deep fried snack, Akara is a popular breakfast meal and made with brown or black-eyed beans and spices. The preparation of Akara follows a relatively simple process. It's all about getting the right texture and taste from the beans mixed with the ingredients.