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Chebaab ~ Emirati Cardamom Saffron Pancakes

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Emirati
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • A fat pinch saffron crushed
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup water as required
  • Butter as required
  • Dates syrup and sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients from flour to saffron in a bowl and whisk well to combine.
  • Beat the eggs, oil and milk till well combined in another bowl and add to the dry ingredients.
  • Start whisking and add water slowly till you get a smooth batter with the texture of a pancake batter.
  • Heat a pan, brush some melted butter on it. Pour a cup full of batter and spread to make a round. You can make it thick or thin as per prerference.
  • Cook till spots start appearing on the top and then flip and cook till done.
  • Keep warm till all the pancakes are done. This batter makes 8 pancakes.
  • Serve with dates syrup and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.