Jaggery Wheat Pancakes

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~270 kcal

Spicy Level

Very Mild
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. Prepare Jaggery Syrup

    Add 1/2 cup jaggery to a bowl, then pour 4 tablespoons of hot water over it. Stir well to combine and for until the jaggery dissolves completely.

  2. Strain Jaggery Syrup

    After , stir the dissolved jaggery mixture again and strain it into a clean bowl to remove any impurities.

  3. Prepare Batter

    To the strained jaggery syrup, add 1 cup of wheat flour and 1/2 cup of milk. thoroughly until a smooth batter forms.

  4. Adjust Consistency

    Add an additional 1/4 cup of milk to the batter and again until the desired smooth, flowing consistency is achieved.

  5. Add Sesame Seeds

    Stir in 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds into the batter.

  6. Heat Pan

    Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil on a flat pan (tawa) over medium flame.

  7. Cook Pancakes

    Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan and spread it gently in a circular motion to form a pancake.

  8. Apply Ghee/Oil

    While the pancake is cooking, apply a little ghee or oil on its surface.

  9. Flip and Cook

    Cook until the bottom side is golden brown, then flip the pancake and cook the other side until it's also golden brown and cooked through.

  10. Serve

    Remove the cooked pancake from the pan and serve hot. Repeat for the remaining batter.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Jaggery?

    • Dark brown sugar (1:1)
    • Muscovado sugar (1:1)

  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)

  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy and sesame.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add a pinch of cardamomCustomise

    Add a pinch of cardamom powder or fennel seeds to the batter for enhanced flavor.

  • Experiment with a mix of flours

    Such as a small amount of rice flour, for a different texture.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipEnsure Jaggery Is Fully Dissolved

    Ensure jaggery is fully dissolved before straining to remove impurities.

  • Cooking tipAdjust Milk Quantity to Achieve Desired Batter Consistency

    It should be smooth and flowing.

  • Cooking tipCook Pancakes on a Medium

    Cook pancakes on a medium flame for even browning and to prevent burning.

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