INDIAN-STYLE SAVORY PANCAKES

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🥞 SPICED INDIAN-STYLE SAVORY PANCAKES 🥔

📱 OVERVIEW

  • Total Time: 30 Minutes

  • Servings: 2 People (makes 4-6 pancakes)

🛠️ THE KIT

  • 🍳 1 Large non-stick frying pan * 🍳 1 Small frying pan (for the spices)

  • 🥣 2 Medium bowls (one for batter, one for yogurt)

  • 🍴 1 Whisk or fork

  • 🥄 1 Ladle * 🧤 1 Oven mitt ---

🛒 THE INGREDIENTS

The Spiced Batter

  • 🌾 Plain flour 1 cup

  • 🥚 Egg 1 large

  • 🥛 Milk 1 to 1.5 cups (added gradually)

  • 🧪 Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

  • 🍠 Fresh ginger 1 teaspoon (finely sliced)

  • 🧄 Garlic 2 cloves (finely sliced)

  • 🌶️ Fresh chili 1 small (finelsy sliced)

  • 🫒 Olive oil 1 tablespoon (plus extra for the pan)

The Potato Filling * 🥔 Leftover boiled potatoes 2 cups (sliced)

  • 🟡 Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon

  • 🧅 Onion 1 small (sliced thin)

  • 🟡 Turmeric 1/2 teaspoon

The Cooling Dip * 🥛 Natural yogurt 1/2 cup

  • 🌿 Fresh coriander 1 handful (chopped)

👨‍🍳 THE METHOD

1. The Flavor Base

  1. 🍳 Put the Small frying pan on Medium heat. Add Cumin seeds and toast for 1 minute until they smell nutty.

  2. 🫒 Add Olive oil, Ginger, Garlic, and Chili. Sizzle for 2 minutes, then move to a plate to cool down.

2. The Potato Filling

  1. 🔥 Heat oil in the Small pan until hot. Add Mustard seeds—wait until they start to "pop" like popcorn!

  2. 🧅 Add the Onion and Turmeric. Stir until the onions turn bright yellow.

  3. 🥔 Add the Leftover potatoes. Stir gently so they soak up the yellow oil and spices. Turn the heat Off and let them sit.

3. The Batter & Cooking

  1. 🥣 In a Medium bowl, whisk the Flour, Egg, and a pinch of Salt/Pepper.

  2. 🥛 Gradually whisk in the Milk and your Cooled Spice Base. The batter should be thin like heavy cream.

  3. 🔥 Get your Large frying pan very hot with a tiny bit of oil.

  4. 🥄 Pour 1.5 ladles of batter in and swirl the pan quickly so it covers the bottom in a thin layer.

  5. 🫧 The Cue: When you see small bubbles and the edges start to lift, it's time to flip! Cook for 1 minute on the other side.

4. Assembly

  1. 🌯 Lay a pancake flat. Arrange a line of Spiced Potatoes down one side.

  2. 🌀 Roll it up tightly like a wrap.

  3. 🥣 Mix the Yogurt and Coriander in a small bowl. Serve it on the side.

🛡️ SAFETY FIRST

  • 🟡 Mustard Seed "Pop": When mustard seeds hit hot oil, they can jump out of the pan. Keep a lid nearby or stand back to protect your eyes.

  • 🍳 The Swirl: When swirling the hot pan to spread the batter, always wear your Oven mitt to protect your wrist from the heat of the burner.

  • 🌶️ Chili Fingers: After slicing the chili, wash your hands with soap immediately. Do not touch your eyes!