Healthy Breakfast

Cooked Rice Pancakes

Here is a great way to convert last night’s leftover rice into a healthy breakfast! cooked rice pancakes are made with a dough of cooked rice bound together with besan. The addition of shredded veggies brings in loads of nutrients while green chillies and coriander add a savoury touch. Serve with nutritious green chutney for a filling breakfast that will keep you going for hours.

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice (chawal)
1/3 cup grated carrot
1/3 cup chopped spring onions
1/3 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 green chillies , finely chopped
2 tbsp low fat curds (dahi)
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

Other Ingredients

5 tsp oil to cook

To Serving

nutritious green chutney

Method

1. Combine the ingredients except the oil in a bowl.
2. Add enough water to make a soft dough.
3. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
4. Using wet hands, press one portion of the dough onto a damp cloth to form a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle.
5. Lift the cloth and upturn the pancake on to a non-stick pan.
6. Cook on both sides till golden brown using a little oil. Repeat with the remaining dough to make 9 more pancakes.
7. Serve hot with nutritious green chutney.

Recipe Source: Cooked Rice Pancakes