“Pancakes” and Pani Pol - Dessert එකට රසම රසම පෑන් කේක් හදමු ..

 “Pancakes” and Pani Pol ( පෑන් කේක් සහ පැණි පොල්)

Pol Pani Pancakes, also known as Sri Lankan pancakes, are soft crepes filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut, jaggery, and aromatic spices like cardamom. These delightful pancakes are a popular Sri Lankan treat, enjoyed as a snack, breakfast, or dessert. The combination of the thin, tender crepe and the rich, sweet coconut filling creates a unique and irresistible flavor, making Pol Pani Pancakes a beloved part of Sri Lanka’s dessert culture.

Ingredients

Pani pol:

• 1 cup. Treacle
• 1 cardoman pod
• 3 cloves
• 1/2 stick of cinnamon
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup of water

Crepe (Pancake Mix):

• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup milk
• salt to taste
• melted butter to brush on pan

1/2 tsp. turmeric (optional)

Preparation:

1. In a bowl with a whisk or in a blender mix all the crepe ingredients together until the mixture is smooth (no lumps). I find that adding the liquid slowly helps if you’re doing it by hand. Leave the mixture to sit for about half an hour which helps the bubbles subside and stops the crepe from tearing.
   
   
2. In the meantime I make my pani-pol by heating the kithul treacle in a pan with the spices.
   
   
3. Once it comes to the boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavours infuse. At this point I simply add the un-sweetened desiccated coconut and stir. Finally add the water and give it another stir.
   
   
4. Leave it on the heat for about 10 minutes until the coconut has absorbed the pani and become dark and caramel like.
   
   
5. Once done, remove the spices and leave the mixture to cool.
   
   
6. Heat a small (20 cm) frypan on medium heat and brush with oil, then add 1/3 a cup of batter and swirl so that the batter covers the whole pan. When the edges start curling use a spatula to flip the crepe over and cook for a minute or so.
   
   
7. Repeat with the rest of the mix. You can stack the crepes ready to roll.
   
   
8. When all the crepes are ready, place one on a plate and then add 1-2 tablespoons of pani-pol (depending on your preference) along the top edge of the crepe.
   
   
9. Then fold the sides of the crepe in lightly. Start rolling from the filled end and keep rolling until the filling is completely enclosed. Place on a plate with the seam down. Repeat with the remaining crepes and filling.