The batter should not be too watery and not thick, heat oil enough to cover the tawaita stick. Put the tawaita stick in the oil, when the stick is hot take it out and put in the batter. Becareful the batter should not reach the upper part of the stick.

Then place it back to the hot oil and leave it for some seconds then shake the stick so that the tawaita will remove. When it turns brown it's done