I swear life without my darlings and sweethearts would be a very sad one. Even my sarcastic eye tears at the thought of the tough spots they have gotten me over.Emotional musings aside, I am a big foodie...and everyone who knows me knows this fact about me. So when I decided to share the fruits of my laborious mind with the rest of the world, some of them were more excited than I was. :D
When they shared their own inventions with me, I decided to give them the platform that they deserved and put them up on the website. *Clap clap* This is one of the more laborious yet innovative recipes that a particular friend sent my way. Try it out and bow to the creative group of friends I have. 8)
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE PANCAKE
• 1/3 cup plain flour (maida)
• 1/3 cup cornflour
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tsp melted butter
• a pinch of salt
FOR THE RATATOUILLE STUFFING:
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped brinjals (baingan / eggplant)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp levelled, chilli powder
• 1/3 cup boiled green peas
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
• 2 tbsp oil
• salt to taste
FOR THE BAKING:
• 3 cups White Sauce
• 2 tbsp grated processed cheese
METHOD TO PREPARE PANCAKES:
• Mix the plain flour, cornflour, milk and salt with ½ teacup of water.
• Spread 2 tbsp of the batter onto a non-stick frying pan and cook on both sides with a little butter. Repeat for the remaining batter.
• METHOD TO PREPARE RATATOIULLE STUFFING:
• Heat the oil and fry the onion and green chillies for a while.
• Add the tomato and chilli powder and fry again for a few seconds
• Add the brinjal pieces and peas and cover and cook until soft.
• Add the salt and coriander.
• HOW TO PROCEED:
• Put some stuffing in the centre of each pancake, spread a little white sauce on top and roll up.
• Arrange in a baking dish. Pour the remaining white sauce on top and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
• Bake in a hot oven at 2300C for 20mins or until golden brown.
• Serve hot.
•Recipe by – SHALU TOLASARIA
Guest Writer
Oct 8, 2011 | 12:10 PM IST
