Persian Pumpkin Pancakes - KAKA

User Reviews

5

22 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    228 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American, Persian

Persian Pumpkin Pancakes - KAKA

Persian Pumpkin Pancakes, called KAKA, blend pumpkin puree with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, uplifted with fragrant rose water. The batter is gently pan-fried to create tender pancakes with a subtle sweetness. Topping these pancakes with powdered sugar and chopped nuts adds texture and a touch of nutty flavor, making them an interesting breakfast or dessert choice.

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.

I Made This!

2 people made this

Save this

9 people saved this

Ingredients

Servings
  • 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

  1. Mix egg and sugar until fully combined.
  2. Add rosewater and pumpkin puree and mix well
  3. Add milk and mix until combined. 
  4. Add flour, baking powder, cardamom and cinnamon, mix until well combined with no lumps.
  5. Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. When the oil is hot, pour 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake, cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  7. Top with powdered sugar and chopped walnuts and pistachios to serve.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
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%)

Nutrition 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.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5

22 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

American
5.0 (33 reviews)

Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

Creamy Chicken Pasta Salad

American
5.0 (12 reviews)

Candied Yams

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Buffalo Wings

American
5.0 (63 reviews)

Broccoli Casserole

American
5.0 (36 reviews)

Crab Cake Sandwich

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

S'mores Bars

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Vegetable Beef Stew

American
5.0 (30 reviews)

Cajun Roasted Turkey

American
5.0 (39 reviews)

Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

American
5.0 (27 reviews)

BBQ Beef Sloppy Joes

American
5.0 (30 reviews)