A big bunch of bananas from our farm was ripe and needed to be used up as soon as possible. In summer we go through dozens of bananas but now in monsoon nobody wants them.
One very popular snack/breakfast using ripe bananas here is ‘Buns’. Buns actually not like a ‘Bun’, except that it’s shaped like one. Sweet bananas are mashed and mixed with all purpose flour + sugar + yogurt + baking soda to make dough. It’s then left to rest for a couple of hours, flattened into small circles and deep fried. It turns beautifully golden brown and puffs up like a bun. Buns is crispy on the outside and soft, sweet and chewy inside. It tastes absolutely GREAT!
But right now I am trying to stay away from too much sugar and oil. After a few green teas a day, I don’t think Buns is the right snack! I wanted something sweet and tasty like Buns but a little healthier! I decided to make a bunch of sweet banana flat breads or chapatis!
Banana flat bread turned out great! I wonder why I never thought of adding mashed banana to my flat breads/chapatis all these days!! Mashed Banana makes these flat breads really soft and sweet naturally. They are great as breakfast. You can eat them plain with some butter, sweeten them further with some honey or maple syrup, or just sprinkle some sugar and roll them up for a sweet treat! Serve with some Indian pickle or any spicy relish and a simple dal (lentils) and a raita (tempered yogurt) for a light lunch.
Loaded with bananas in every bite, try these healthy whole wheat Indian flat breads for a refreshing change from your usual banana bread!
Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour 2 cups
- Mashed bananas 1 cup
- 2-3 tables spoon of oil
- Salt to taste
Peel and mash the bananas well. Combine mashed bananas, whole wheat flour, salt and make a stiff dough. Add the oil and kneed well. Make the dough into small ball, dust them with flour and roll them out into circles with a rolling pin.
Heat a griddle. When hot lightly grease with oil. Place the flat bread on the griddle. When small bubbles appear on it, turn it over to the other side. When this side starts to change colour, apply a couple of drops on oil, spread well and turn over. Apply a little more oil on this side as well. Your flat bread is ready when small red spots appear on it. Do not over heat the griddle as this might burn them.
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Christine January 12, 2013 10:12PM
I was browsing the internet, looking for easy banana recipes, since I did not have many ingredients in the house, and I found this recipe. I tried it, and it is simply delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Chinmayie January 13, 2013 7:01AM
Thank you Christine
Dawn December 2, 2012 4:57PM
Hello,
Your recipe seems to be missing a few things. How is the water used and at what point in the recipe? How much salt? A pinch?
Thanks
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Gina @oatsandbeansandbabygrow.com January 20, 2012 1:42AM
I can’t wait to make these! I know I will love them, and the baby will love them, and I will feel good about serving them to him. Thanks, this sounds great!
Chinmayie January 21, 2012 3:31AM
I’m sure your baby will love these!! Thank you Gina
Vinaya December 29, 2011 5:52AM
Very simple and practical recipes… Pictures are lovely too… Great work.
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Emma (Emma+Jacob) November 14, 2011 10:37AM
Hi! Will this stay good in the fridge if I have leftovers?
Thanks!
sarah October 29, 2011 8:59PM
looks great
could we add sugar if we wanted it extra sweet??
ann October 28, 2011 8:55AM
you mention water but I didn’t see when you added any to the recipe
Kai August 20, 2011 4:06AM
This looks amazing! I’m trying it out tomorrow for breakfast with some Nutella! Looks almost like a little crepe
Cookie and Kate July 30, 2011 2:55PM
I bet that would be so, so, so good with warm peanut butter and honey. Yummm.
Sia July 22, 2011 3:15PM
I make this quite often as P enjoy eating chapatti. that tiny kadali banana pic is simply gorgoeous girl.
Chinmayie July 23, 2011 1:35PM
Thanks Sia! It’s A’s favorite chapati too
Jackie July 21, 2011 5:28PM
You banana pics are amazing!!! I love them so much, great job! =)
Kulsum at JourneyKitchen July 21, 2011 6:32AM
This is fascinating. I’m sure i m trying this idea in near future. But i must say, that the bun description you gave, makes me want to see how that’s made too!
Rekha July 20, 2011 1:16PM
Hi Chinmayie,
Very yummy recipeeeeeeee……i’m gonna try for sure:)
shuchi July 19, 2011 9:55AM
Hi Chinmayie ,
I came to know about your blog from Heena. Recipes are great and pictures too …
all the best !!
Lindsey@Lindselicious July 19, 2011 12:13AM
Oh this is such a cool recipe. Your photos are really nice- especiall the banana one and the top one! Nice job!!
Trinity July 18, 2011 7:03PM
Thanks so much. Something so simple and healthy for my girls!!! I love it!
Chinmayie July 18, 2011 7:40AM
Thank you so much guys! Glad you all like the recipe so much
Umm Mymoonah July 18, 2011 7:29AM
Must be very soft and yumm! Delicious looking sweet flat bread.
baobabs July 18, 2011 7:22AM
wow, never tried it like this before! what a great idea… reminds me of pratha, but a fruity sweeter version. looking forward to try this if I could get round to making them!
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy July 18, 2011 5:41AM
These flatbreads look awesome..never had something like this..love the pictures of all the steps! Gotta try these soon..we love bananas so much!
Nami | Just One Cookbook July 18, 2011 5:40AM
Wow… flat bread with banana! Kids must be happy to have this for breakfast/lunch/snacks! I always love your pictures – black background is really cool.
kankana July 18, 2011 5:21AM
This is completely new to me:) My mom makes banana fritters but never saw paratha. I love banana fruit a lot and so I know I will love this recipe !
Maria @ Scandifoodie July 18, 2011 4:37AM
Oh I really miss bananas! They’ve been so expensive for months now (because of a cyclone that destroyed the crops earlier this year). These look delicious!
purabi naha July 18, 2011 2:46AM
These banana flatbreads look yummy! What a different kind of a flatbread! I’d love to try this out!
bakerbynature July 18, 2011 12:18AM
I am thinking a dessert wrap with this; chocolate chips and a smear of peanut butter please!
Chinmayie July 18, 2011 7:39AM
That sounds fabulous!!
Jayadeva Prasad July 17, 2011 11:23PM
Good idea. We will try
Elise July 17, 2011 4:07PM
These look amazing!! I miss bananas from India so much, they’re just not the same in the UK!
Jess @ littlegirlbigappetite July 17, 2011 3:08PM
Genius! So easy I may just try making this now!
Brooke July 17, 2011 2:51PM
Looks great! So simple and yummy! =)
Miriam @ Sometimes I Veg July 17, 2011 1:10PM
That is a fantastic idea. I actually have some overripe bananas that I need to do something with, otherwise my spouse will throw them in the compost heap.
Deesha July 17, 2011 12:56PM
Aah this is a great recipe
Maureen July 17, 2011 12:08PM
Holy cow these look sensational. I’ve never heard of this but I’m determined to try it!
Sanjeeta kk July 17, 2011 11:04AM
Love these flat breads…a welcome treasure to my kids lunchbox!
Anh July 17, 2011 10:34AM
this is totally new to me! I love your posts! Always so inspiring.
Chinmayie July 17, 2011 10:40AM
Thanks Anh!