Gram Flour & semolina Pancakes English Simple Recipes

English Simple Recipes

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1/2 cup semolina (sooji/rava)
• 1/4 cup yogurt (dahi)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (lal mirch)
• 1/2 teaspoon English Simple Recipes baking soda
• Salt to taste
• Water, as needed
• Oil or ghee for cooking

Optional toppings:

• Chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chilies
• Chopped coriander leaves
• Grated cheese

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, semolina, yogurt, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add water to the mixture and whisk well to make a smooth batter. The consistency should be similar to that of regular English Simple Recipes pancake batter.
• Let the batter rest for about 15-20 minutes. This allows the semolina to absorb moisture and results in softer pancakes.
• After resting, check the batter consistency. If it has thickened, you can add a little more water and mix well.
• Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Drizzle some oil or ghee on the pan and spread it evenly.
• Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it gently to form a round pancake. You can make them thick or thin according to your preference.
• Cook the pancake on medium heat until the edges turn golden brown and the surface starts to dry out. Drizzle some oil or ghee around the edges.
• Flip the pancake and cook the other side until it is cooked through and turns golden brown.
• Remove the pancake from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
• Serve the gram flour and semolina pancakes hot with your choice of chutney, yogurt, or toppings like chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, coriander leaves, or grated cheese.

Enjoy your delicious gram flour and semolina pancakes!