Beetroot Pancake Rolls with Plum Sauce Recipe
01/21/2020
The “Beetroot Pancake Rolls with Plum Sauce” filling is a delectable treat that can be relished for breakfast, lunch as well as dinner.
The earthy beetroot flavor and pink color come through beautifully in this pancake. The rice & semolina offer a crisp texture. The hint of aromatic cumin and pepper excite the palate pleasingly. Finally, the intense sweet honey plum sauce with a subtle cinnamon essence binds the flavorsome pancake into a tempting roll.
Ingredients:
For the pancake:
- 1 beetroot
- 1 cup of rice flour
- 1 cup of semolina
- ½ cup of water
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper (or cayenne pepper)
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the jam:
- 1 cup of plum (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ cup water
To make the beetroot pancake:
- Soak the rice flour and semolina for 90 minutes in water.
- In the meantime, prepare the beetroot by removing the tough stalk. Wash it well and boil in water with a pinch of salt for 15 minutes over medium flame.
- Transfer the oiled beetroot on a plate and let it cool for a few minutes before peeling it.
- Dice the peeled beetroot and blend it into a smooth paste.
- Now, add the beetroot paste, cumin powder, pepper, and salt to soaked rice flour and semolina. Mix well to achieve a semi-thick pancake batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan and drizzle the olive oil. Adjust the flame to medium heat.
- Pour some batter on the pan and spread it with the spatula to form a round pancake shape.
- Let the pancake cook for 3-4 minutes on each side and then remove from the pan.
- Repeat the process to make the rest of the pancakes.
To make the plum sauce:
- Place a pot on the stove over medium flame and put the plums (rinsed & pitted) in it.
- Gently press some of the fruits to get the juice out.
- Add the honey, cinnamon powder, and water. Cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat by stirring occasionally.
- Once the sauce thickens, turn off flame and get it out on a bowl.
To serve the beetroot pancake rolls with plum sauce,
Place a beetroot pancake on the plate, spread 2 spoonfuls of the plum sauce, and roll it up. Dust with some powdered sugar and a dollop of extra sauce on the side.
Tips:
- If the batter seems too thick add a little water, if it seems too thin add some flour.
- Soaking the rice flour and semolina is necessary as it helps both the ingredients to fluff up and soften.
- You can substitute the rice flour & semolina, with all-purpose flour, buckwheat or chickpea flour and cut short the 90 minutes preparation time. That said, the flavor will not be the same and the pancakes won’t have a crispy texture.