No-Oven Stovetop Banana Cookies | Eggless Recipe
Make these no-oven stovetop banana cookies with ripe bananas, brown sugar (or jaggery), and raisins for a soft, chewy, eggless treat. Perfect for tea time, breakfast, or snacks – and there’s a video version at the end of this blog to guide you step by step.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed pan (Or two to hasten baking process - About 10 inches in diameter each in size)
- Wooden Spoon
- mixing bowls
- masher or fork
- Tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana (mashed)
- ½ cup brown sugar or grated jaggery
- 2 tbsps margarine or butter (heaped)
- 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup raisins (lightly dusted with flour)
Instructions
- Mash the bananaUse a masher or fork to mash your ripe banana until smooth. Set aside.
- Mix the wet ingredientsIn a bowl, cream together margarine/butter and brown sugar (or jaggery) until softened. Add the mashed banana and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Prepare the dry ingredientsIn another bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Form the doughAdd the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Start mixing with a spoon, then switch to your hands to form a soft but firm dough. If your banana is small and the dough feels dry, add a few drops of water or milk.
- Add the raisinsDust raisins with a little flour and fold them evenly into the dough.
- Shape the cookiesGrease and lightly flour your pan(s). Scoop dough with a tablespoon, roll into small balls, and flatten slightly. Arrange on the pan, leaving space for spreading – about 8 pieces in each pan.(If you are using only one pan, bake the first batch of cookies and remove them once ready. Then, arrange the next batch in the same pan – no need to grease it again.)
- Transfer to the stovetopHeat the pan over high flame for 20–30 seconds, then reduce to a very low flame. If you’re using a small burner, simply reduce the heat to the lowest setting. For a larger burner, lower the flame almost to the point of switching off, until you achieve a very gentle flame as shown.
- Bake on the stovetop without an ovenCover the pans with the cookies loosely, and cook for15 – 20 minutes until the bottoms are golden. Flip and cook the other side for about 10 minutes until browned.
- Cool and enjoyTransfer the cookies to a plate and allow them to cool for 30 minutes before serving. They will be delightfully soft, slightly chewy, and full of banana goodness!
Video
Notes
Tips for Success
- Always use ripe or overripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Keep the flame very low to prevent burning.
- Don’t cover the pan too tightly — allow steam to escape.