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Badaga wheat pancake.

Badaga Wheat Pancake

Sumathi Thiagaraj Gowder
These wholesome and delicious pancakes use a heirloom variety of wheat to create easy and flavorful pancakes. Perfect on their own as a healthy snack or served with a Black Masala curry or dal.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Small Bites, Snack
Cuisine Indian, International
Servings 5 pancakes
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Mixing spoon
  • 1 Griddle or fry pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Wheat flour godumai- Nilgiri or high-grown wheat is traditionally used in Badaga cooking but regular whole wheat works as well
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1.5 cups Room-temperature water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Oil or ghee

Instructions
 

  • Mix all of the ingredients into a thin, smooth batter. Add the water slowly, small bits at a time. If the batter becomes too thin, add a bit more flour.
  • Heat the griddle or fry pan and pour some batter onto it.
  • Once the pancake begins to bubble, flip it over and cook for one more minute on the other side.
Keyword Badaga Food, Easy, Healthy, Quick, Wheat Pancakes