This instant banana dosa is quick, simple, mildly sweet and ready in less than 10 minutes. This breakfast recipe is really a boon in the busy unplanned morning hours.
The texture and the taste of this Indian banana pancakes is really yummy, and no one would say that it has been prepared in few minutes.
This banana dosa were my breakfast food for most of my college days. It happened to start early in the mornings than rest of my family.
So my mom makes these for my breakfast, as it very easier to make with very little ingredients. Sometimes, I urge her to pack the same thing for the lunch too. As it stays good after hours, and easier to have without messing the fingers.
Using the same ingredients you may also make another super instant snacking recipe, Banana Bonda.
If you want to have a healthier fibrous version of this dosa, by substituting maida(all purpose flour) with whole wheat flour, you may try this similar banana dosa/crepe but made with whole wheat oats.
Banana dosa will be loved by the kids for the sweet taste and the banana flavor. If the kids are struggling to eat fruits, then infuse them into their favorite dish.
How to Make Banana Dosa:
Sieve maida if necessary. Add maida / all purpose flour, sugar, banana, salt to a bowl.
Mash banana until it turns mushy.Hint: Its ok if there are small chunks of banana, these small chunks adds more texture to the dosa.
Add about quarter cup of water little by little until it forms paste. The batter should not be either thicker or too thin. It has to be in the thick flowing consistency.
Drizzle few drops of oil, and pour a ladle full of batter over the hot pan. Again drizzle a teaspoon of cooking oil around the dosa. In medium heat cook it for about 2 minutes.
Flip it and cook again for another 1-2 minutes until they get cooked completely. Once done, remove it from tawa and transfer it to plate and serve banana dosa immediately.
Printable recipe card
Instant Banana Dosa
Ingredients
- 1 banana ripen
- 1 cup all-purpose flour /maida
- ¼ cup sugar or as required
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup water
- 4 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mash banana until it turns mushy.
- Add all-purpose flour, sugar, mashed banana, and salt to a bowl.
- Add about quarter cup of water little by little until it forms paste. The batter should not be either thicker or too thin. It has to be in the thick flowing consistency.
- Drizzle few drops of oil, and pour a ladle full of batter over the hot pan. Again drizzle a teaspoon of cooking oil around the dosa. In medium heat cook it for about 2 minutes. Flip it and cook again for another 1-2 minutes until they get cooked completely. Once done, remove it from tawa and transfer it to plate and serve banana dosa immediately.
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions:
1. Usually this can be instant breakfast recipe. But can be made as snack for the children in the evening.
Tips and Variations for Banana Dosa:
1. Add add chopped vegetable for a variation.
2. Always cook it in the medium to slow flame, this makes the dosa to have a very good texture.
3. Add vanilla essence or ground cinnamon or crushed cardamom for additional flour.
Tips For Cooking in Non-Indian Kitchen:
1. The ingredients are universal, only the recipe's name is different. We can call it 'Instant Banana Pancake' globally.
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