Rasmalai Pancakes

Ras Malai Pancakes are soft, lightly sweet pancakes inspired by the flavors of ras malai, topped with a creamy milk sauce and nuts, perfect for an easy, relaxed breakfast.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Rasmalai Pancakes

Servings:

Calories: 517kcal

Ingredients

For the Pancakes

150 g all-purpose flour
12 g sugar 1 tablespoon
4 g baking powder 1 teaspoon
0.5 g baking soda ¼ teaspoon
1 egg
180 ml milk
15 g melted butter 1 tablespoon
1 g ground cardamom ½ teaspoon

For the Milk Syrup

250 ml milk
A pinch of saffron
20 g condensed milk or sugar 1 tablespoon
8 g chopped pistachios 1 tablespoon

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cardamom.
In another, whisk milk, egg, and butter. Combine and stir until smooth.
Cook small pancakes on a greased skillet until golden on both sides.
Meanwhile, simmer milk with saffron and condensed milk for 5 minutes.
Pour the warm milk syrup over the pancakes and top with pistachios.

Notes

Ingredient swaps

All-purpose flour can be replaced with whole wheat flour for a slightly heartier pancake.
If you do not have condensed milk, regular sugar works well in the milk syrup.
Cardamom can be reduced or skipped if you prefer a milder flavor.

Technique tips

Mix the pancake batter just until combined. Overmixing can make the pancakes dense.
Cook the pancakes on medium heat so they cook through without browning too fast.
Warm the milk syrup gently and avoid boiling so the flavor stays balanced.

Make-ahead and storage

Pancakes can be cooked ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat pancakes on a pan or in the microwave before serving.
The milk syrup is best made fresh but can be stored chilled for one day.

Serving ideas

Spoon the warm milk syrup over the pancakes just before serving.
Finish with extra chopped pistachios or a few strands of saffron on top.
These pancakes work well for breakfast or a relaxed brunch.

Twist ideas

Add a little rose water to the milk syrup for extra aroma.
Top with fresh fruit like strawberries or mango slices.
Stack smaller pancakes and serve them as a sharing platter.

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