Easy to make, soft, fluffy and delicious — pancakes are hard to resist! So nice that Pancake Day is celebrated twice! The first one is celebrated by the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) on a date between February and March. This year, it was observed on February 13. The second one is celebrated on September 26 in the US, UK, Australia and Ireland. It might not be as legit a day for us Indians, but pancake lovers have another reason to savour them! Ahead of Pancake Day, My Kolkata picks some easy and innovative recipes from celebrity chefs on Instagram.
Ragi Pancakes by Sanjeev Kapoor
Millets seem to be the theme of the times. People have started including millet again in their diets. Ragi is one such millet that has several benefits for our health. It is said to have positive effects on our bone growth, managing sugar levels and prevention of diseases. But is it easy to make ragi tasty enough? Chef @sanjeevkapoor has made it look easy. This ragi pancake recipe by the celebrity chef is not only packed with nutrition but also looks yummy! It is a perfect breakfast option for people who want to start their day with something wholesome and tasty.
Banana Appam Pancake by Kunal Kapur
Adding a south Indian twist to pancakes, @chefkunal has taken this recipe to a different level. The sweetness of banana and the aroma of coconut makes these pancakes a sumptuous breakfast. You can top the pancakes with your favourite chopped fruits or dry fruits. Rich in protein and other nutritions, this recipe can be a good option for office, school and college lunch boxes, too!
Eggless Banana Pancakes by Pooja Dhingra
Eggs, milk, banana and flour — these are the four basic ingredients needed to whip up pancakes. But what if eggs aren’t on our diet or if we don’t have them? No problem! @poojadhingra has got us covered. Looking absolutely tasty, these banana eggless pancakes by the dessert queen are all you’ll crave every morning. It is simple and gets ready in no time. You can add your favourite chocochips to make it a little more decadent. Check out the complete recipe in the reel.
Overripe Banana and Oats Pancakes by Vicky Ratnani
Are those bananas staring at you with a sad face from your fruit basket? Are they so overripe and slimy that no one would even touch them? Don't feel guilty! Take out a cup of oats and follow this recipe by @vickythechef. The banana kingdom will thank you and your family will never know what happened to them. These mystery banana oats pancakes are the perfect dessert option for those wanting to eat healthy. Even toddlers can be given these as snacks.
Vegan Oat Milk Banana Chocochip Pancake by Vineet Bhatia
Now, after eggs, is dairy milk out of the diet, too? You can still enjoy pancakes! Pancakes are for everyone. @chefvineet has an eggless, vegan option. The milk can be replaced by any dairy-free nut milk. Since it is made with oats, it's gluten-free, too! A health-friendly pancake with no compromise on the taste. The chocochips and maple syrup add the final finishing touch to the dish. If this becomes your quick fix to sweet cravings, thank chef Vineet in the comments!