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Shivesh Bhatia unveils stovetop banana chocolate cake without oven or maida
The recipe uses everyday ingredients and indirect heat to bake a dense, rustic cake on a pan.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Chef Shivesh Bhatia posted a stovetop banana chocolate cake that skips both an oven and refined flour, cooking the batter in a pan on low flame, TimesNowNews reported on Oct 17, 2026.
What happened
Bhatia mashed two medium bananas directly in the cooking pan, then whisked in three tablespoons of chocolate spread, half a cup of jaggery powder, half a cup of oil, five tablespoons of yogurt and two tablespoons of milk until glossy. He added sifted dry ingredients – 1¼ cups whole‑wheat flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, ½ tsp each of baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon – and mixed to a smooth batter.
He heated a larger tawa on low flame for five to ten minutes, placed the batter‑filled pan on top, covered it and cooked for 25–30 minutes until a skewer emerged clean. After cooking, chocolate chips were sprinkled on top, the lid was replaced for a few minutes to melt the chips, and the cake was left to cool.
What the reports add
The article explains that indirect heat from the pre‑heated tawa, combined with a lid, creates a makeshift oven environment, allowing the cake to rise evenly without burning the base. It notes that low flame is crucial; high heat would scorch the bottom before the centre sets.
Swapping maida for whole‑wheat flour and refined sugar for jaggery yields a denser, more rustic crumb, which Bhatia markets as a healthier, pantry‑friendly alternative.
What was said
TimesNowNews quoted Bhatia’s caption asking followers if he should share more no‑oven recipes, which generated strong affirmative responses in the comments.
How it came about
The recipe aligns with recent Felo News coverage of home‑cooking innovations, such as the miso‑chilli chicken dish published on Oct 13, 2026, which also emphasized simple, pantry‑based cooking methods.
Key facts
- The cake uses whole‑wheat flour and jaggery instead of maida and refined sugar. (timesnownews.com)
- Batter is cooked on a stovetop pan placed over a pre‑heated tawa for 25–30 minutes. (timesnownews.com)
- Chocolate chips are added after cooking and melted under a lid. (timesnownews.com)
- The online post received about 10,755 likes and over 1,000 comments. (timesnownews.com)
Sources
- [1] timesnownews.com — originally reported as “Shivesh Bhatia Shares No-Oven Banana Chocolate Cake Recipe Without Maida”
