Banana Puri / Khaja ( Read the description box before making them )

ripe bananas

🥗Healthier: mashed sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: apples

Mashed sweet potatoes provide a similar sweetness and texture.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

Mash ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.

Combine whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.

Add mashed bananas to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.

Knead the mixture, adding water as needed, until a soft dough forms.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.

Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Flatten each ball into a small disc using a rolling pin, dusting with flour to prevent sticking.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry each disc until puffed and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve warm, optionally with coconut or sesame seeds sprinkled on top.

Cooking Techniques

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