Pandemic Pantry - Dairy Free Pancakes

I was craving pancakes for past few days. Aah! All the things you wish to eat but can't have easily available in these pandemic times . I was out of my Bisquick pancake mix (pantry panic mode on ) . So I started searching the internet for easy and eggless homemade pancake recipe . A dear friend A D came to my rescue who shared this recipe. And ( wink wink ) the pancakes came out amazing . Easy recipe and yummy results -  what else can I ask for .  Also a healthier version since I used whole wheat flour . Using jaggery instead of sugar made it taste so much better. I could cut down on the added syrup that l otherwise liberally drizzle or just pour over my pancakes. All in all mission accomplished . These pancakes taste good with anything and everything including  maple syrup or whipped cream or peanut butter or just ghee . Numerous delicious options indeed .  You can add fresh fruits / nuts / chocolate chips or M and M's as toppings.  I bet kids will want to eat these pancakes all the time because mine surely do . Make these pancakes a few times and they will become a part of your weekly routine . So are you ready to try this recipe ? What do you eat pancakes usually with ? 

Ingredients -

Water 1 cup

Whole wheat flour 1 cup

Jaggery 1/4th  cup 

Salt - just a pinch

Baking powder - 1/4 tsp

 Instructions -

1. Heat water on stove top or microwave it for a minute.

2. Add shredded jaggery to the hot water and mix well till it dissolves completely 

3. Once water has cooled down add wheat flour slowly while continuous stirring with a spoon to avoid forming lumps. The consistency should be such that you can easily pour the bater .

4. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle.  Brown on both sides and serve hot.  

Tips -

1. Use shredded jaggery as it easily dissolves in hot water 

2. Add a pinch of cardammom powder or 1/4 th tsp vanilla extract for added flavor 

3. Adjust heat as necessary . Usually first batch will require higher heat than subsequent batches.