What makes this dish special
This cake is a unique recipe that can be eaten during Navratri or any other time when you are following a fruit-only diet. The cake is made with singhara flour, which is allowed during fasting. The cake is soft and flavorful, with a crispy top. It is also easy to make, with simple ingredients and instructions. The cake is garnished with chopped walnuts, which add a nice crunch and flavor. This cake is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat while still following your dietary restrictions.
Recipe
Ingredients: * 2-3 soft bananas (pureed) about ¾ cup * 1 heaped cup Singhada or Kuttu flour * 1 tsp Baking powder * 1 tsp Baking soda * A pinch of Salt * ¾ cup Sugar * ¼ cup Refined oil * ½ cup Milk * 1 tsp Cinnamon powder * ½ cup Chopped Walnuts
Method:
- In a big mixing bowl, put pureed bananas, sugar, oil, milk, and cinnamon powder. Mix everything well.
- Gradually fold the flour mix into the wet batter. Gently fold.
- Butter/oil the baking dish and line with parchment paper. Pour the batter into it, tap it twice, and garnish with chopped walnuts.
- Bake it for 45 to 55 mins in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Once done, put the baking dish on a wire rack. Once cool, demould it, slice it, and enjoy this delicious cake.
Cooking Tips: * At around 30 minutes, cover the cake with foil to prevent the top from burning. * Do not demould the cake while it is still hot, as it will crumble. Wait 15-20 minutes for the steam to escape and the cake to set.
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