Banana Kebab Recipe is a simple and delicious vegetarian snack made with ripe bananas, roasted peanuts, and mild spices. These golden kebabs are crispy on the outside and soft inside. They are perfect for tea time, parties, or a fasting-friendly snack.
This recipe is easy to make, uses minimal ingredients, and pairs beautifully with peanut chutney and makhana raita
On fasting days, simple ingredients come together to create extraordinary flavors. First, my mother would gently mash ripe bananas. Next, she added roasted peanut powder and light spices. Then, she shaped small kebabs and shallow fried them in ghee. Finally, the aroma would fill the kitchen, and we would enjoy them hot with chutney.
This Banana Kebab Recipe brings back that nostalgic feeling while staying easy and healthy.
🥣 Ingredients for Banana Kebab Recipe
For the Banana Kebabs
- 3 ripe bananas (firm, slightly sweet)
- 2 tbsp roasted peanut powder
- 2 tbsp singara flour
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 green chilli chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 8-10 cashews
- 2–3 tbsp pure ghee for shallow frying
Side Dish: Peanut Chutney
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander
- 1 green chilli
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Rock Salt to taste
- 2–3 tbsp water
Side Dish: Makhana Raita
- 1 cup thick yogurt
- 1 cup roasted makhana (lightly crushed)
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seed
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
- 3-4 crushed black pepper
- Rock Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves
👩🍳 How to Make Banana Kebab Recipe
Step 1: Mash the Bananas
First, peel the bananas and mash them, leaving some texture for the kebabs.
Step 2: Mix Ingredients
Next, add peanut powder, flour, ginger, chilli, cumin, salt, and coriander. Mix gently until a soft dough forms. If needed, add a little more flour to firm the mixture.
Step 3: Shape the Kebabs
Then, grease your palms lightly and shape the mixture into small round or oval kebabs.
Step 4: Cook the Banana Kebabs
After that, heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Place kebabs carefully, cook until golden brown on one side, then flip. Finally, remove and drain excess ghee
🥜 Make Peanut Chutney (Side Dish)
First, blend peanuts, green chilli, salt, and water until smooth or slightly coarse. Then, add lemon juice at the end for freshness.
🥛 Make Makhana Raita (Side Dish)
First, whisk yogurt until smooth. Next, add crushed makhana, cumin, black pepper,r and salt. Finally, garnish with pomegranate seeds and coriander, and let it rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve the Banana Kebab Recipe hot with:
- Peanut chutney
- Makhana raita
- Optional: Fresh Coriander Mint chutney
This makes a perfect vegetarian snack or appetizer.
Check out more fasting-friendly snacks like our Sama Rice Idli Recipe.
🌿 Health Benefits
- Bananas provide instant energy
- Peanuts add protein and satiety
- Makhana supports light digestion
- Gluten-free, vegetarian
💡 Tips for Perfect Banana Kebab Recipe
- Use firm ripe bananas
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning
- Flip only once for even browning
- Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes for a lighter version