Start your little one’s morning on a sweet and healthy note with this Banana Dosa recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients, these are sort of like a banana muffin in dosa form. It’s a healthy recipe that’s like a complete meal and I’ve never met a kid that doesn’t like it!
I think all parents can agree with me when I say that after having kids, you start paying so much more attention to the meals you are cooking, and what goes into them. When it comes to food shopping, too! Checking the ingredients list, avoiding highly processed foods, and buying more whole-food ingredients becomes a priority. At the same time, you don’t want to compromise on taste either!
That’s why I love kid-friendly recipes that are made with real ingredients - they just check all the boxes!
Making these Banana Dosas is such a great alternative to making something like a boxed pancake mix that is high in maida, preservatives, and sugar. These healthy banana crepes are made using just three main ingredients: whole-wheat flour, ripe bananas, and an egg. Using real ingredients makes this dish more filling and nutritionally dense, too.
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These sweet dosas are soft and thin, and are really great on their own or with my topping ideas that I’ve shared later in this article. They also store really well - making for a great lunchbox addition for the little ones!
- This recipe comes together quickly - making it perfect for breakfast
- It’s just 3 key ingredients that are healthy and wholesome
- It’s healthy and tasty and kid-approved (Ask Mahi and ALL her friends!)
Here’s everything you’ll need to make Banana Dosa
- Whole-wheat flour - This isn’t traditional to dosas as we know them which are made using a rice batter, but similar to french crepes which are made using refined wheat flour (maida). Whole-wheat flour is a healthier alternative and it is also slightly denser, keeping the dosa shape in-tact so you have no cracks. Only perfect circular dosas every time!
- Ripe bananas - These sweeten the dosa but also add moisture, flavor and nutrition to the batter
- Egg - This adds structures and protein
- Vanilla - A little goes such a long way here! Adding some vanilla - either extract or fresh vanilla bean in the batter - really takes the flavour of the dosa up a notch.
- Jaggery - Sweetens the dish - plus I really love the hints of caramel flavour this adds.
- Cinnamon Powder - It’s like adding a warm hug to the dish. No other explanation needed!
How to make Banana Dosa/ Banana Crepes
- Add whole wheat flour, jaggery powder, vanilla extract, egg, banana and ½ cup of water to a blender or mixer jar.
- Blend on high until everything combines together. Use a spoon or spatula to scrape the sides if necessary. Ensure there are no lumps in the batter.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl and add the cinnamon powder. Mix to combine. Rest for five minutes.
- Heat a dosa tawa over a medium-high flame. Once hot, pour a ladle of the batter in the centre and use the back of the ladle to quickly spread it around into a dosa.
- Drizzle ghee around the edges and in the center
- Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the dosa turns brown. Flip it using a spatula and allow it to cook on the other side as well. Once done, transfer onto a serving plate and serve along with some banana and honey.
Serving Ideas for Banana Dosa
- Serve with a dollop of peanut butter on the side - to dip bites of the dosa into. Tried, tested, and LOVED!
- Top with honey and melted butter if you’re feeling indulgent. Makes for a perfect weekend breakfast that just sets the mood right.
- Add a thin layer of Nutella and diced strawberries to the dosa before folding to make a stuffed crepe - yum!
- Top with a sprinkle of brown sugar cinnamon - it’s crunchy, comforting, and that added sweetness really makes a difference.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is Banana Dosa sweet?
- Yes, banana dosa is a sweet take on dosa - think of it like a sweet crepe.
- What is the difference between Banana Dosa and pancakes?
- Pancakes are thicker, Banana Dosa is thin - the batter is spread across the pan after it has been poured in.
- Can I use unripe bananas for this?
- Unripe bananas or raw bananas won’t be sweet and do not work for this recipe. Over ripe bananas are best, or at least use bananas that are perfectly ripe.
- I don’t eat eggs. What can I use instead?
- Egg gives these dosa their structure, but you can use a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seeds + 3 tablespoon water) as an alternative. You can also skip the egg completely. I’ve done this and it works. Just make sure to rest the batter for 10-15 minutes before using.
If you’re looking for easy recipes for kids - you have to try these Banana Dosas. You’ll be surprised at how quickly they’re ready and how much of a hit they are in the house. The best part is knowing that it was made using real, wholesome ingredients that are good for your growing kids - and babies too! (And to be honest, you’ll catch yourself taking bites of these while making them too – they’re just that irresistible!)
If you enjoyed this recipe, tune in to my new series on YouTube featuring kid-friendly recipes and detailed tips and tricks to nail them.
No kids will be throwing a fuss at meal times around here!
Banana Dosa
Ingredients
- ⅔ Cup Whole Wheat Flour Atta
- 2 Tablespoons Jaggery Powder sub with sugar, coconut sugar or maple syrup
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg
- 1 ripe Banana
- ½ - ¾ Cup Water
- ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Ghee
Instructions
- Add whole wheat flour, jaggery powder, vanilla extract, egg, banana and ½ cup of water to a blender or mixer jar. Blend on high until everything combines together. Use a spoon or spatula to scrape the sides if necessary. Ensure there are no lumps in the batter.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl and add the cinnamon powder. Mix to combine. Rest for five minutes.
- Heat a dosa tawa over a medium-high flame. Once hot, pour a ladle of the batter in the centre and use the back of the ladle to quickly spread it around into a dosa. Drizzle ghee around the edges and in the center
- Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the dosa turns brown. Flip it using a spatula and allow it to cook on the other side as well. Once done, transfer onto a serving plate and serve along with some banana and honey.
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Notes
- Can I use unripe bananas for this? Unripe bananas or raw bananas won’t be sweet and do not work for this recipe. Over ripe bananas are best, or at least use bananas that are perfectly ripe.
- I don’t eat eggs. What can I use instead? Egg gives this dosa their structure, but you can use a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seeds + 3 tablespoon water) as an alternative. You can also skip the egg completely. I’ve done this and it works. Just make sure to rest the batter for 10-15 minutes before using.
- Whole wheat flour can be substituted in a 1:1 ratio with all-purpose flour or a gluten-free flour
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