Pumpkin pancakes with spices
4 servings
30 minutes
Spiced pumpkin pancakes are a cozy dish that evokes cool autumn evenings. Their history is linked to European traditions of using pumpkin in cooking, where this vegetable is valued for its sweetness and tender texture. The batter enriched with pumpkin puree and aromatic spices takes on a warm, rich flavor with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. These pancakes are an ideal choice for breakfast or a cozy family tea time. They pair wonderfully with honey, nuts, and sour cream, creating a harmony of flavors and textures. Fried to a golden color, they have a light crispy crust and a soft center, making them not only delicious but also incredibly appetizing.
1
In one bowl, mix both flours, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Wholemeal flour: 0.5 glass
- Wheat flour: 0.5 glass
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.3 teaspoon
2
In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, butter, and pumpkin puree.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Milk: 1 glass
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Pumpkin puree: 0.5 glass
3
Combine both mixtures and mix well.
4
Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a pan. Pour about 0.25 cup of batter into the pan, spread it over the surface, and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Then flip and fry for another 1-2 minutes. Repeat the same with the remaining batter.
- Vegetable oil: to taste