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.