Sweet Potato Pancakes

We usually prepare pancakes for our Sunday breakfast. And we have liked simple pancakes, Banana pancakes , Pear Pancake in past. I was inclined to use sweet potatoes in our meals and thought of mixing it with pancakes. 

The sweetness of sweet potatoes gelled very well with simple pancakes. They turned out light and fluffy but when eaten, will leave tummy satisfied for couple of hours. If there is a breakfast that can satisfy the soul and hungry tummy, then sweet potato pancake is the one.

Now to the recipe

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Recipe requirements (Makes – 5-6)

• 2 large orange sweet potato
• 2 cups of self-rising flour
• 2 free range eggs
• ¾ cup of milk
• 1 tsp of cinnamon powder
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup of cooking oil

Method

• In a big mixing bowl – mix self-rising flour with cinnamon powder and pinch of salt.
• Boil sweet potatoes for 15-20 mints or till they turn soft. You can pressure cook for two whistles as well. Take out sweet potatoes in colander and drain the excess water. Keep it open for about 10-15 mints before you mash them well.  
• Now add in egg one at a time, mixing well with flour. Add in mashed sweet potato.
• Add in milk and mix well till there are no lumps left. The pancake batter should be smooth and a nice falling consistency.
• Leave it aside for half an hour.
• Heat up a heavy cast iron skillet /Tava/non-stick flat fry pan.
• Add in 2 tsp of cooking oil spreading nicely.
• Now scoop a full ladle of the batter and drop on the hot skillet.
• Let the bubble surface out. Flip the side of the pancake once you see bubbles pop up nicely.
• Cook the pancakes for another 2-3 mints. Each pancake will take 5-6 mints on low-medium flame to cook.
• Serve hot with maple syrup, honey or butter or any other sauces you like.

Happy Cooking Friends