Banana appa Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Banana appa is a traditional South Indian dish made with ripe bananas, rice flour, and jaggery. It is a sweet and fluffy pancake-like dish that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The ripe bananas add a natural sweetness and moisture to the appa, while the jaggery gives it a rich caramel flavor. It is usually served with coconut chutney or a dollop of ghee for extra richness.

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45minstotal
15minsPrep
30minsCook
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Ingredients for Banana appa Recipe

  • 1/5 Ripe Bananas
  • 1/10 cup Rice Flour
  • 0.03 cup Grated Jaggery
  • as required Water
  • as per your need Coconut Chutney Or Ghee

Directions: Banana Appa Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a mixing bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas until smooth.
  • STEP 2.Add 1 cup of rice flour and 1/4 cup of grated jaggery to the mashed bananas.
  • STEP 3.Mix well to form a thick batter. If the batter is too thick, add a little water to adjust the consistency.
  • STEP 4.Heat a non-stick appa pan or a regular frying pan over medium heat.
  • STEP 5.Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a small pancake.
  • STEP 6.Cook until the edges turn golden brown and the center is cooked.
  • STEP 7.Flip the appa and cook the other side until golden brown.
  • STEP 8.Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
  • STEP 9.Serve the banana appa hot with coconut chutney or ghee.

Cooking Tips

  • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter and more flavorful appa.
  • Adjust the amount of jaggery according to your taste preference.
  • Make sure the batter is thick enough to hold its shape but not too thick that it becomes difficult to spread.
  • If you don't have an appa pan, you can use a regular frying pan to make the appa.
  • To make the appa more nutritious, you can add chopped nuts or grated coconut to the batter.

Storage and Serving

  • Banana appa is best served hot and fresh.
  • If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat the appa in a pan or microwave before serving.
  • Serve the reheated appa with a fresh batch of coconut chutney or ghee.
Nutrition
value
149
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat2 g Protein33 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    < 1g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Carbs
    33g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    33g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    < 1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    9mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    23mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    9mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    3mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    37mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    47mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp