Healthy Dora Cakes (Lunch Box) - Wheat & Jowar Flour

 

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.