Poona Pancakes

Serves: 4

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

43

Sweetness

49

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Basmati Rice

3 cups

Water

5 tbsps

Plain Yogurt

1.5 tsps

Salt

Directions:

1

Pick over the rice and dal to remove any pebbles or dirt

2

Process in a food processor or blender until it becomes a coarse flour mixture, about 5 minutes

3

Combine this mixture with water, yogurt, and salt in a bowl

4

Cover it with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place at least 12 hours or as long as 24

5

When ready, the batter should be smooth and foamy, a bit thinner than pancake batter

6

Just before cooking, add the tomatoes, serrano chiles, red onion, and cilantro

7

Stir to combine

8

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small, well-seasoned cast iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot

9

Pour in 1/3 cup batter, reduce the heat to low, and spread the batter evenly with a ladle or spatula

10

Fry until well browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side

11

Repeat this procedure, heating an additional teaspoon of oil each time, until all the batter is fried

12

Stack the pancakes between layers of aluminum foil in a roasting pan and keep warm in a 200 degree F oven

13

To serve, arrange 2 pancakes on each plate and top with some yogurt, tomatoes, and cilantro

14

For smaller servings, slice each pancake into quarters and serve with garnishes for dipping