Sweet Kerala Banana Dosa with Cardamom & Jaggery

Kerala Style Banana Dosa Recipe

Description:
Kerala Style Banana Dosa is a delightful twist on the traditional pancake. Made with ripened bananas, rice flour, and maida, this quick and flavorful recipe is a perfect blend of sweetness and spice. The batter, flavored with cardamom powder and dry ginger powder, offers a warm and aromatic experience. It’s quite similar to Unniappam in terms of its preparation, though this dish requires no resting time for the batter. Perfect for breakfast or an after-school snack, this dosa is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it a delicious treat for all ages.

Cuisine: Kerala Recipes
Course: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Rice Flour	1 cup
All Purpose Flour (Maida)	1/2 cup
Dry Ginger Powder	1 teaspoon
Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)	1/2 teaspoon
Ripe Bananas (mashed)	2
Jaggery	4 tablespoons
Cashew Nuts (ground)	2 tablespoons
Salt	1 pinch
Ghee	For cooking

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Instructions:

Prepare the Jaggery Syrup:
Start by heating the jaggery with ¼ cup of water in a saucepan. Stir the mixture until the jaggery dissolves completely and forms a syrup. Set it aside to cool slightly.
Mash the Bananas:
In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth. This forms the base of the batter.
Make the Batter:
Add the rice flour, maida, dry ginger powder, cardamom powder, ground cashews, and a pinch of salt to the mashed bananas. Then, pour in the jaggery syrup and mix everything well. Gradually add about 1 cup of water to achieve a thick, smooth pancake batter consistency.
Cook the Dosas:
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with ghee. Once the pan is hot, pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan, spreading it gently into a small circle. Let it cook for about 2 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip it over and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until both sides are crispy and golden.
Serve:
Once all the dosas are cooked, serve them hot as a snack. For an extra refreshing touch, pair the Kerala Style Banana Dosa with a glass of buttermilk or Mango Lassi, a sweet, yogurt-based mango drink.