Healthy recipe -- Protein-rich cucumber soya pancake for breakfast

This pancake is rich in protein and fibre, and will fill you with all the energy to kick-start your day.

This yummy pancake is sure to make your day. Soya is a good source of protein that will pack you with energy and cucumber is a good source of fibre that can keep you full and satiated. Combine this pancake with a nutritious green chutney for a complete meal.

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup thickly grated cucumber
• 1/2 cup soya flour
• 1/2 cup semolina (rava/sooji)
• 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander(dhania)
• 2 tbsp low-fat curd(dahi)
• 2 and 1/4th tsp oil for greasing and cooking
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Combine all the ingredients along with 1 cup of water in a bowl and mix well to make a batter of dropping consistency.
• Heat a non-stick tava(griddle) and grease it lightly with 1/4 tsp of oil.
• Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread in a circular motion to make a pancake of 125 mm in diameter circle.
• Cook, using 1/4 tsp of oil, till it is golden brown in colour from both the sides.
• Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make seven more pancakes.
• Serve hot with a nutritious green chutney.

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