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Egg less Blueberry Pancakes

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: America
Makes: 5-6 small pancakes

 INGREDIENTS:
Blueberries- 1/2 cup
All purpose Flour/ Maida- 1/2 cup
Whole wheat flour/Atta- 1/2 cup (Could be replaced with maida)
Yogurt/Curd- 1/4 cup
Milk- 1 cup (I have used low fat; you could use full fat too)
Sugar- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons
Salt- 1/4 teaspoon
Baking Powder- 1 teaspoon
Baking Soda- pinch
Oil- 1 tablespoon (I have used olive oil; you could use refined oil too)
Butter- 1/2 teaspoon/ pancake

Blueberry Pancakes


PROCEDURE:
  • In a bowl add together all purpose flour, wheat flour, baking powder and baking soda  and mix well with a whisk to evenly mix all the ingredients.
  • In a bowl add the yogurt and beat well without any lumps. 
  • Now add the sugar and salt and beat well until dissolved.
  •  Add the oil and beat well.
  • Add the flour mixture sifted and kept a scoop at a time and mix well. Once the mixture starts to becomes thick add some milk and loosen the batter like wise add milk and flour alternatively till the whole lot finishes. 
  • The consistency should be idli batter consistency.
  • Using the whisk mix well with out any lumps and set aside for 10 -15 minutes to ferment the batter.
  • Add the blueberries just before you prepare the pancake and mix well.
  • Heat a nonstick pan and add half a teaspoon of butter and cook the pancakes on low flame. Once the butter melts add a ladle full of batter and do not spread the batter.
  • Close with a lid for even cooking once the top of the pancakes forms air bubbbles slightly flip the pancake using a ladle.
  • Cook the other side till golden colour appears.
  • Serve with honey/pancake syrup/maple syrup drizzles on top.