Banana-Oats Muliks (Banana-Oats fritters)

Ahhh, it's a relief to have some yummy recipes handy for overripe bananas, I say that because every other week there are atleast 2 overripe bananas lying sadly on the counter to be just trashed. So here is one classic Konkani recipe of muliks with a twist, where one has to fry the mashed mixture of ripe banana with few other ingredients and you have a yummy snack to gobble. This is usually made during festivals and poojas at home. It makes a great tea time snack as well.

Originally this recipe calls for grated coconut but I replaced it with oh so healthy 'oats' :) Surprisingly it came out pretty good. One can also try making it in appe pan (aebleskiver pan), if you are diet conscious. The downside of cooking in appe pan is, it takes longer to cook on a slow flame.

Let us take a look at the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 tbsp semolina (rava)
• 1/2 cup coarsely ground oats
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp jaggery (or more, if you like sweet)
• salt to taste (abt 1/4th tsp)

Preparation:

• Mix everything together and make a sticky dough. 
• Scoop with a spoon small balls of banana mixture and fry on medium heat till all sides are browned. Drain extra oil by placing it on paper towel.
• Serve warm with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

njoY!! happy cookinG!!
Notes: *Original recipe has grated coconut instead of oats. I have substituted it with oats.

Health Benefits: Creamy, rich, and sweet bananas are a favorite food for everyone from infants to elders. They could not be more convenient to enjoy, and they are a good source of both vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber. They have great digestive benefits and boost athletic performance. My mom always said eat a banana whenever you get muscle cramp, charley horse or muscle spasms in your legs :)

 Oats are high in fibre content, helps lower cholesterol. Enhances the immune response to infection. It is known to stabilize sugar levels. Studies show that it may reduce asthma risks in children.