Ragi Banana Pancake For Breakfast With A Dash Of Millet For A Healthy Start To The Week

Who doesn’t like having a refreshing twist to the monotonous breakfast menu? From parathas to sandwiches, you must be bored of relishing the same old dishes which don’t seem appetising at all but what about adding a dose of millet to the ordinary recipes to make them nutritious and delightful? One such dish to kickstart this week with energy is ragi pancakes.Prepared with a blend of ragi or finger millet flour along with banana, this breakfast option is not only considered a great match for someone looking for a diabetic-friendly dish option but weight watchers as well. Although the history of delicious pancakes can be traced back to Ancient Greece where people used to whip up an easy batter, cook it to perfection and top it with nuts for a delicious breakfast, this is a very desi twist.Adding the ‘poor man’s food’ aka millet to your pancake recipe will improve the nutrition profile and fulfil the lacking needs of the body as well. Well, the benefits of millet have been known to mankind ever since but do you know that ragi millet has always been the top choice when it comes to breakfast dishes?Also Read: From its high protein content to controlling diabetes and blood sugar levels, ragi millet makes for a holistic breakfast option by infusing anti-oxidants into the meals. Here is a quick recipe for banana ragi pancakes, top with maple syrup and serve hot with fruits.

Ragi Pancakes Recipe

Prepared with a blend of simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and enjoy your breakfast. Ingredients

• 1 cup ragi flour
• 1 cup wheat flour
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tbsp coconut milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tbsp desi ghee
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• ½ tsp baking soda

Also Read: MethodStep 1: In a mixing bowl, add the banana and mash it with a fork. Stir milk, cinnamon and cardamom powder into the mixture. Add ragi flour and wheat flour to the banana mixture and check if the batter has a bread crumbs-like texture.Step 2: Keep stirring and pouring milk slowly, ensure that the batter is lump-free and has a dropping-like consistency (neither too thick nor very thin). Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda and cover it for 10-15 minutes and set aside.Step 3: Heat a tawa and apply ghee to it, after the tawa is hot, pour a ladleful of ragi pancake batter and spread it like a poori. Cover the tawa with a lid and after you notice bubbles popping on the top, add ghee to the sides of the pancake.Step 4: Cook both sides of the ragi pancakes and top with maple syrup and chopped banana for a delicious and refreshing taste. Serve and enjoy!