Beetroot Pancake Rolls with Plum Sauce

October 14, 2019

The “Beetroot Pancake Rolls with Plum Sauce” filling is a delectable treat that can be relished for breakfast, lunch as well as dinner.

The earthy beetroot flavor and pink color come through beautifully in this pancake. The rice & semolina offer a crisp texture. The hint of aromatic cumin and pepper excite the palate pleasingly.

Finally, the intense sweet honey plum sauce with a subtle cinnamon essence binds the flavorsome pancake into a tempting roll.

Ingredients:

For the pancake:

  • 1 beetroot
  • 1 cup of rice flour
  • 1 cup of semolina
  • ½ cup of water
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper (or cayenne pepper)
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the jam:

  • 1 cup of plum (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ½ cup water

To make the beetroot pancake:

  1. Soak the rice flour and semolina for 90 minutes in water.
  2. In the meantime, prepare the beetroot by removing the tough stalk. Wash it well and boil in water with a pinch of salt for 15 minutes over medium flame.
  3. Transfer the oiled beetroot on a plate and let it cool for a few minutes before peeling it.
  4. Dice the peeled beetroot and blend it into a smooth paste.
  5. Now, add the beetroot paste, cumin powder, pepper, and salt to soaked rice flour and semolina. Mix well to achieve a semi-thick pancake batter.
  6. Heat a non-stick pan and drizzle the olive oil. Adjust the flame to medium heat.
  7. Pour some batter on the pan and spread it with the spatula to form a round pancake shape.
  8. Let the pancake cook for 3-4 minutes on each side and then remove from the pan.
  9. Repeat the process to make the rest of the pancakes.

To make the plum sauce:

  1. Place a pot on the stove over medium flame and put the plums (rinsed & pitted) in it.
  2. Gently press some of the fruits to get the juice out.
  3. Add the honey, cinnamon powder, and water. Cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat by stirring occasionally.
  4. Once the sauce thickens, turn off flame and get it out on a bowl.

To serve the beetroot pancake rolls with plum sauce,

Place a beetroot pancake on the plate, spread 2 spoonfuls of the plum sauce, and roll it up. Dust with some powdered sugar and a dollop of extra sauce on the side.

Tips:

  • If the batter seems too thick add a little water, if it seems too thin add some flour.
  • Soaking the rice flour and semolina is necessary as it helps both the ingredients to fluff up and soften.
  • You can substitute the rice flour & semolina, with all-purpose flour, buckwheat or chickpea flour and cut short the 90 minutes preparation time. That said, the flavor will not be the same and the pancakes won’t have a crispy texture.