Whole Wheat Pancakes Recipe | Healthy Atta Pancakes for the Family
These whole wheat pancakes (atta pancakes) are soft, fluffy, and healthier than regular pancakes. Quick to make, budget-friendly, and kid-approved, they’re the perfect breakfast or tea-time treat for your family.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons as needed
- A frying pan (Or 2 if you want to fry in multiple pans half the time)
- 1 Ladle or serving spoon for pouring batter
- 1 Flat spatula for flipping
- Paper towels (for draining excess oil)
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
- 3-4 tbsps sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda (flattened)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 ¾ cups milk (or 1 cup milk + ¾ cup water)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the Dry IngredientsIn a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Add Wet IngredientsMake a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the beaten eggs and about half of the milk. Stir well, then add the remaining milk to form a thin, runny batter. The consistency should be pourable, not thick.
- Heat the PanPlace a frying pan on medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil and spread it around to coat the pan.
- Cook the PancakesPour a ladle/ serving spoon of batter into the pan. Spread it slightly with the back of the spoon if it doesn’t spread naturally. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the top begins to dry, then flip. Cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve and EnjoyPlace the cooked pancakes on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Continue with the remaining batter. For quicker cooking, use two pans on different burners so you can fry more pancakes at once.Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
Tips
- For more budget-friendly pancakes, use half milk and half water.
- Adjust sugar depending on your preferred sweetness.
- Make them thin if you like crisp edges, or keep them thick for more bite.