Meetha Puda (Sweet Pancake)

This is one of the simplest, healthiest, easiest comfort foods. Very often, I didn�t feel like eating anything � not in the mood, feeling low, bored of the usual breakfast/ lunch/ dinner, or simply feeling under the weather� Mum knew this would cheer me up and make me jump up and ask for more!

Goes very well on a nice, rainy day � which is what got me in the mood to make it on a heavy-rainy Sunday morning.

Makes: 4 (increase the quantity based on the number of pancakes you would like to make

Ingredients:

� cup wholewheat flour

1 tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf)

2 tablespoons sugar

Water (about 3/4^thcup)

1 tablespoon milk (makes it softer)

1 tablespoon oil

Method:

1.     Mix the wholewheat flour, sugar and fennel in a bowl

2.     Add the milk and water slowly, mixing well to make a smooth batter ensuring there are no lumps. It should be of pouring consistency

3.     Heat a non-stick tava and spread a generous spoon of the batter into a thin pancake. Spread it quickly to give it time to form little holes in the pancake

4.     Add a few drops of oil around the pancake while the bottom is still cooking. When the top starts to dry you know it�s almost ready to flip

5.     Apply a few drops of oil with the back of a spoon or brush and flip the puda (pancake) when it is golden brown at the base

6.     Roast lightly, turn and serve hot

Hop Tips:

• I like a soft, juicy consistency � so I take care to not overcook it. If you like it crisp (can get a little dry), then go ahead and roast it well on a low flame
• If you would like to add some jam/ syrup/ sauce on top, then reduce the sugar in the batter
• Goes well with tea, coffee, milkshakes or simply by itself!