Swahili Recipes: Pancakes (Chapati za Maji)

Pancakes (Chapati za Maji)
This is a popular recipe among urban dwellers but also common across the country. It is loved for its simplicity and ease of preparation as a breakfast dish. Pancakes are eaten by the entire family.

Ingredients
– 3 cups (433 g) wheat flour, refined, all
purpose
– 2 eggs, whole (112 g)
– 2 1/3 cups (528 g) cow milk, fresh
– 1/8 cup (22 g) sugar, white
– 11/3 cups (303 g) water
– ¾ cup (160 g) cooking oil

Preparation 20 minutes | Cooking 30 minutes |
Makes 9
• Put the wheat flour into a bowl.
• Dissolve sugar into the milk then pour the sugar and
milk mixture into the flour.
• Add all the water.
• Start mixing the pancake batter either using an egg
whisk or a wooden bowl.
• Mix well until it comes to a smooth consistency.
• Break eggs and add to the mixture in the bowl.
• Continue mixing until everything is smooth and with
no lumps.
• Put the frying pan onto the fire and let it heat for 2
minutes.
• Pour batter into the frying pan.
• Pour just enough for it to mold into the shape of
the pan.
• Let the batter set on one side and then turn over
after 2 minutes.
• Once you turn over, apply cooking oil onto the
pancake and spread.
• Turnover and repeat the same procedure for the
other side.
• Keep turning as needed until it cooks on both sides
(turns golden brown and is cooked on the inside).
• Remove from the fire and place on paper towels on
a plate.
• Repeat the process until all the batter is finished.
• Serve.

Content courtesy of Kenya Food Recipes, Mama Ntilie & NFH
A Recipe Book of Common Mixed Dishes With Nutrient Values, As Prepared By Communities