IMMUNITY BOOSTING RAGI PANCAKES FOR COVID TIMES

Name of the dish: Ragi Pancakes (235 calories approx)

Description: It is a low calorie recipe. Ragi, also known as finger millet, is an excelled source of protein and fibre amongst other goodness. Especially in these pandemic times, it can help in boosting body immunity. Try this simple & healthy recipe, I am sure you will love it.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4th Cup (125g) Ragi flour

• 1/2 Cup (90g) Blended Oats

• 01 number Egg (Medium)

• 1/2 Tsp Baking powder

• 1 Tsp  Honey

• 1 Pc Ripe Banana

• 1 Pc Diced Mango

• 2 Tbsp Skimmed Milk

• 1 Tbsp Yoghurt( for garnish)

• 1 Pinch (2 g) Baking Powder

• 1 Tsp Oil

METHOD: 

• In a bowl mash the ripe banana completely till soft.

• To it add Ragi flour, Oat flour, egg, honey & baking powder.

• Add milk as per required consistency of the batter. (it should coat the back of a spoon.)

• Now lightly fold in the diced mango (1/2 quantity & reserve half.)

• Pour oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat. Pour a ladle of the batter & cook on one side till bubbles start appearing & sides are cooked.

• Flip the pancake & cook the other side in the same way. The pancake should have a nice golden-brown colour on both sides.

• Garnish with a dollop of yoghurt, mango & a sprig of mint

Tip: Drizzle more honey on the pancake if required.

The writer is founder, Shiifu & Chef Shan Cakes.