Black Sesame Whole Wheat Pancakes

Black Sesame Whole Wheat Pancakes

     These black sesame pancakes are a rustic village dish from North Karnataka. They have a wonderful flavour and when eaten with ghee, they taste absolutely delectable!

     Sesame seed and its oil are highly revered in Ayurveda. In the winter season, the festivals also incorporate sesame seeds as they bring warmth and nourishment in the cold weather.

Difference between Black and White Sesame Seeds:

1. White sesame seeds are nothing but hulled black sesame seeds. Black sesame seeds have more calcium than their white counterparts making them nutritionally more powerful.
2. Black sesame seeds are full of flavour and nutrition. They have antiageing properties, are good for the bones and when eaten in moderation according to the season and the body type, can also play a role in preventing diseases and stabilising blood pressure.
3. Black sesame seeds are better digested when soaked in water or when ground into a powder. The oil in the sesame seeds lubricate the intestines and coupled with the fiber content helps in preventing constipation.
4. These black sesame seed pancakes taste wonderful in the winter season. When eaten with a dollop of golden ghee, it tastes great and can be very satiating. Enjoy these sweet treats loaded with nutrition and health as we are slowly progressing from the winter season (shishir ritu) to the spring season (vasant ritu) and while the cool weather of winter is still in the air.
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Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 150 gm (1 cup) black sesame seeds, roasted
• 220 gm (1 cup) jaggery
• 4 cardamom pods (shelled and powdered)

For the covering:

• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1 tbsp oil
• A pinch of salt
• 6 tbsp water

Method:

1. Dry roast the sesame seeds for 8 to 10 minutes on a medium flame. Alternatively put in the sesame seeds on a tray and bake in the oven at 180 C for about 12 to 15 minutes.
2. Allow the sesame seeds to cook down. Powder the sesame seeds by pulsing. Add the jaggery into the mixer little by little and make a paste. Form into laddus or small balls.
3. In a bowl or large plate assemble all the ingredients for the dough, make the dough and allow to rest for an hour.
4. Make small balls of dough as many as the sesame seed mixture laddus. Flatten each dough ball with your palm and stuff with the sesame mixture. Close the covering while encasing the sesame mixture inside the dough, gather all the corners together and pinch to seal.
5. Sprinkle the dough ball with some flour and roll into a 6” circle making sure that the dough does not stick to the surface.
6. On a griddle or tava, place the rolled disc and cook until brown spots appear all over.
7. Makes 10 to 12 holige or pancake

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