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 & NFHA Recipe Book of Common Mixed Dishes With Nutrient Values, As Prepared By Communities