Somali Malawax | Pancakes | Ramadan Special

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

Tip the flour into a large bowl.

Add sugar to the flour in the bowl.

Add a little bit of salt to the mixture.

Add cinnamon to the mixture.

Add 2 large eggs to the mixture.

Add skimmed milk to the mixture.

Blend everything to a smooth texture with a slightly runny consistency.

Get a large skillet and place it on medium to high heat.

Brush the skillet with oil or butter to grease it.

Pour one full ladle of the batter into the skillet and swirl to cover the bottom.

Cover and cook the pancake for about 1 to 1.5 minutes until the bottom is golden.

Flip the pancake and cook for another 1 to 1.5 minutes.

Brush the pancake with a little oil or butter while cooking for a nice golden color.

Repeat the process for the remaining batter and pancakes.

Serve the pancakes warm with melted butter and sugar or honey.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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