Uttarakhand Singal Buckwheat Jaggery Pancake Kumaoni Navratri

Method

1. 1

   Dissolve jaggery in 1/2 cup warm milk. Stir until fully dissolved. Cool slightly.

2. 2

   Combine buckwheat flour, cardamom powder and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add the jaggery-milk mixture. Stir to combine to a thick pourable batter. Add warm water only if needed — the batter should flow but not be thin.

4. 4

   Rest the batter for 10 minutes — buckwheat absorbs liquid and the batter thickens slightly.

5. 5

   Heat a flat pan on medium. Add 1/2 tsp ghee and spread across the surface.

6. 6

   Pour 3 to 4 tbsp of batter forming a circle about 8 cm wide and fairly thick.

7. 7

   Cover with a lid. Cook on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the surface looks dry and the bottom is golden.

8. 8

   Flip carefully — buckwheat pancakes are more fragile than wheat and may crack slightly at the edges.

9. 9

   Apply a little ghee. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes until the second side is golden.

10. 10

    Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with a generous pour of ghee on top.