Pancakes are a beloved breakfast option, especially among kids. Soft, fluffy, and melt-in-the-mouth - they're easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Traditionally, pancakes are prepared using refined flour, sugar, and butter - ingredients that are high in calories and carbohydrates. This is why many health-conscious individuals often avoid them.
But pancakes don't always have to be loaded with sugar and fat. You can give them a healthy twist by making them savoury and incorporating nutritious ingredients like vegetables. This version is especially great for parents who want to serve something tasty yet wholesome to their children.
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Here, we bring you two kid-friendly ragi pancake recipes - one savoury, one sweet - using finger millet (ragi) flour. Rich in fibre, calcium, and iron, ragi makes for an excellent and nourishing alternative to refined flour.
How to Make Savoury Ragi Pancakes
Ingredients:
1 cup ragi flour (you can also mix in some gram flour)
Spices: chilli flakes, oregano, salt, 1/2 tsp coriander powder
2 tbsp chopped capsicum
1 tbsp grated carrot
1 tbsp chopped onion
Water (as needed)
Oil (for greasing the pan)
Method:
In a bowl, mix the ragi flour (and gram flour, if using) with chilli flakes, oregano, salt, and coriander powder.
Gradually add water to make a smooth batter.
Add the chopped vegetables to the batter and mix well.
Heat a non-stick pan, grease lightly with oil, and pour a ladleful of batter.
Spread it into a circle and cook until golden on both sides.
Serve hot or pack in a lunchbox for a filling, nutritious meal.
How to Make Sweet Ragi Pancakes
If your child prefers sweet over savoury, try this variation:
Replace refined flour with ragi flour
Use jaggery powder or date powder instead of sugar
Add mashed banana and a bit of cocoa powder for extra flavour
Mix these ingredients into a smooth batter and cook just like regular pancakes. These naturally sweet pancakes are perfect for a healthy breakfast or mid-day snack.
Tip: You can click [here] for a classic pancake recipe if you're in the mood to mix things up.
Whether savoury or sweet, these ragi pancakes are bound to become your child's new breakfast favourite - tasty, filling, and packed with nutrition!