DESCRIPTION
Cucumber Pancakes, these unique pancakes with lovely specks of green spinach and Cucumber are my personal favourite for their sheer simplicity and ease. To prevent sogginess - remember to squeeze out water from the cucumber and pack the pancakes only after cooling.
Cucumber Pancakes, these unique pancakes with lovely specks of green spinach and Cucumber are my personal favourite for their sheer simplicity and ease. To prevent sogginess - remember to squeeze out water from the cucumber and pack the pancakes only after cooling.
Servings:6
cook time:15min
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup grated cucumber
salt to taste
1/2 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
2 Tbsp shredded spinach (palak)
2 tbsp fresh curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
a pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp oil for cooking
PROCEDURE
Combine the cucumber and salt and keep aside for 10 minutes.
Squeeze out the water from cucumber and combine all the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
Add enough water (approx. ¾ cup) and mix well to make a smooth Batter. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
Divide the batter into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), spread a ladleful of batter to make a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle.
Cook on a medium flame using ½ tsp of oil till it turns light brown in colour on both the sides.
How to pack
Cool slightly and pack in a tiffin box.
Recipe taken from Yahoo! India Lifestyle
