Ingredients for making bean cakes (akara)

Preparation of Akara. Beans soaked in water, fresh pepper, seasoning cubes, onions and vegetable oil in a bottle. 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.