Goan Coconut Pancakes

Goan Coconut Pancakes
  • Author: Cyrus Todiwala

This recipe combines the delicate flavors of coconut and citrus with a sweet and fragrant palm molasses filling, all wrapped up in a light and fluffy pancake. Perfect for a special breakfast treat or a delightful dessert, these stuffed pancakes will surely impress your taste buds with their unique tropical twist. Serve warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for a decadent finish to your meal.

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Ingredients

  • 100g/4oz plain flour
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 egg
  • 150ml/5fl oz coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • a few drops of vanilla extract
  • a good pinch of grated lemon
  • a little oil or butter for making the pancakes
  • 10-12 tbsp fresh grated coconut
  • 1 tbsp golden raisins
  • 80g/3oz palm molasses or jaggery, coarsely grated (or brown sugar
  • ¼tsp ground cardamom
  • ¼tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the egg, coconut milk and melted butter. Whisk to a smooth batter, then stir in the vanilla and lemon zest. It should have a thin pouring consistency.
  • Mix together all the ingredients for the stuffing.
  • Heat a little oil or butter in a 15-18cm/6-7in frying pan. Pour in enough batter to coat the bottom thinly, tilting the pan to spread it. Cook for 1 minute, until lightly browned underneath, then flip over and cook the other side. Turn out and make the remaining pancakes in the same way.
  • Divide the filling between the pancakes and roll up. Place on individual serving plates, brush with melted butter and heat through under the grill.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 6