Savory Raw Banana Pancakes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
These savory raw banana pancakes, inspired by the traditional Rajasthani Cheela, combine chickpea flour and grated banana for a unique and flavorful snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup grated raw banana
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon yogurt/curd
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as required
- Oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Peel and grate the raw banana into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of yogurt/curd to prevent the banana from browning and mix well.
- Add the chickpea flour, chopped coriander leaves, green chilies, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt to the bowl. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Gradually add water to the mixture to form a batter with a consistency similar to pancake batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it into a circle. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip the pancake and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
- Serve the pancakes hot with chutney or yogurt.
Notes
To prevent the banana from browning, mix it immediately with yogurt. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of green chilies. These pancakes are best served hot with a side of chutney or yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 5
Sorry, how is that RAW if it’s cooked on griddle?
Mils
Can I use green banana flour instead of raw banana??
@Selina, I used unripe green banana in this recipe.
Hi S! Do you use ripe banana or green banana? we have a similar recipe from Mauritius, but would like to try this version too! x