Persian Pumpkin Pancakes - KAKA
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Persian Pumpkin Pancakes - KAKA
Description
This recipe combines egg and sugar for a base, then incorporates rose water and pumpkin puree for flavor and moisture. Milk and all-purpose flour along with baking powder support the structure, while ground cardamom and cinnamon provide aromatic warmth typical of Persian cuisine. Cooking in a hot oiled pan forms softly browned pancakes about 2–3 minutes per side, maintaining a tender interior.
The use of rose water offers a floral note that distinguishes these pancakes from more conventional western styles. Garnishing with powdered sugar and chopped walnuts and pistachios complements the spices and pumpkin's natural sweetness with crunchy and sweet accents. These pancakes offer a balanced flavor profile suited for a calm morning or a delicate dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3 tbsp. rose water
- 1 cup pumpkin not pie filling, puree
- 3/4 cup milk whole
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Mix egg and sugar until fully combined.
- Add rosewater and pumpkin puree and mix well
- Add milk and mix until combined.
- Add flour, baking powder, cardamom and cinnamon, mix until well combined with no lumps.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, pour 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake, cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Top with powdered sugar and chopped walnuts and pistachios to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 6444IU | 129% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.