Carrot cheesecakes with spices

4 servings

20 minutes

Carrot cheese pancakes with spices are an amazing combination of the sweet taste of carrots and the rich aroma of Eastern spices. This recipe combines tender cottage cheese that gives softness to the pancakes and spices like cumin and coriander that add warmth and depth of flavor. The origins of such dishes can be found in European cuisine, where traditional cheese pancakes are often enhanced with new ingredients to intensify flavor nuances. The golden crust is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making these pancakes an ideal treat for breakfast or a light snack. They pair wonderfully with sour cream, honey, or fruit sauce, revealing a full spectrum of flavor nuances. Each bite feels a balance of sweetness, the tartness of cottage cheese, and the warmth of spices – a true gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 328.2
• Proteins: 14.1g
• Fats: 20.5g
• Carbohydrates: 21.6g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese 9%: 300 g
• Carrot: 1 g
• Cumin (zira): 0.3 tsp
• Coriander seeds: 0.3 tsp
• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 4 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater. Heat some oil in a pan, add spices and the carrot. Warm it up a bit.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 g
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Cumin (zira): 0.3 teaspoon
   • Coriander seeds: 0.3 teaspoon

2. Pour in 2 tablespoons of water and simmer the carrots until soft. Remove from heat and let cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 g
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons

3. Mix the carrot with sugar, flour, and cottage cheese. Shape into cheese pancakes, lightly coat in flour, and fry in oil until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 g
   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons
   • Cottage cheese 9%: 300 g
   • Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons