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Banana Malpua

Banana Malpua

Banana malpua is an Indian style banana pancake . It is very easy to prepare.  I normally use leftover ripe bananas to make banana malpua. Banana malpua is soft and fluffy which can be served with tea special with the evening cup of tea. 


Banana Malpua 

📎Cuisine : Indian
đŸ”ĒPreparation Time : 10 minutes
♨Cooking Time : 15 minutes 
🕞Total : 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup maida or all purpose flour 
  • 1 cup milk or as required 
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar (I am using less amount of sugar) 
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional) 
  • 2 ripe bananas 
  • 2-3 cups of cooking oil or as required 
METHOD:
  1. Peel the bananas and then mashed it properly. 
  2. In a bowl take all purpose flour. Add sugar. 
  3. Add milk and mix thoroughly. 
  4. Add mashed ripe bananas and mix properly with the liquid. Use food processor if required. 
  5. Now the batter is ready. 
  6. Heat oil in a pan. 
  7. With the help of a large spoon, put one full spoon of batter into the hot oil. Cook, flip and fry until both sides turn golden brown. Drain and keep aside.  Repeat with remaining batter. 
  8. Serve hot with tea. 

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