Jowar
and Wheat Dora Cakes Recipe
Dora cakes, also known as Dorayaki, are popular
Japanese pancakes with a sweet filling. This recipe uses jowar (sorghum) and
whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup jowar (sorghum) flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs (For Eggless - 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water (flax egg))
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon oil or melted butter
- Pinch of salt
- Sweet filling of choice (traditionally red bean paste,
but you can use chocolate spread, peanut butter, or jam)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk
together the jowar flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda,
and salt.
- In another bowl, beat
the eggs and then add sugar or honey. Mix well until the sugar is
dissolved.
- Add the vanilla
extract, milk, and oil or melted butter to the egg mixture. Mix until
well combined.
- Gradually add the wet
ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
The batter should be smooth and slightly thick. If it's too thick, add a
little more milk.
- Rest the Batter:
- Let the batter rest for
about 10-15 minutes. This helps the flour to absorb the liquid and
results in better texture.
- Cook the Dora Cakes:
- Heat a non-stick pan or
griddle over medium heat.
- Lightly grease the pan
with a little oil or butter.
- Pour a small amount of
batter (about 2-3 tablespoons) into the pan to form small, round
pancakes.
- Cook until bubbles form
on the surface and the edges look set, about 1-2 minutes.
- Flip the pancakes and
cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until lightly browned.
- Remove from the pan and
repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
- Assemble the Dora Cakes:
- Allow the pancakes to
cool slightly.
- Spread a generous
amount of your chosen filling on one pancake.
- Place another pancake
on top to form a sandwich.
- Serve:
- Serve the dora cakes
warm or at room temperature.
Tips
for Full-Proof Dora Cakes:
- Ensure the batter consistency is smooth and slightly
thick. Adjust with milk if needed.
- Resting the batter helps improve the texture.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning and ensure even
cooking.
- Use a non-stick pan or lightly grease the pan to
prevent sticking.
Enjoy these delicious and nutritious Jowar and Wheat Dora Cake.
Tips
for Full-Proof Eggless Dora Cakes:
- Let the batter rest for about 10-15 minutes. This helps the flour to absorb the liquid and results in better texture.
- Ensure the batter consistency is smooth and slightly
thick. Adjust with milk if needed.
- Resting the batter helps improve the texture.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning and ensure even
cooking.
- Use a non-stick pan or lightly grease the pan to
prevent sticking.
