October is here, sun is going down early, and it is getting dark early. Last weekend it was raining throughout, especially on Saturday, and the weather man on local TV stations got really happy. As they have something to predict and keep explaining the weather patterns. They get some extra screen time. I always think why they always want a hurricane or flooding or wild fire. May be that is their opportunity to shine through the analysis and predictions. Do you know when I was alone I used to watch weather channel a lot next to food channel. So I am depending on them, I should not to say anything wrong.
This month it is really busy with festivals according to Hindu calendar, we will have 9 day celebration for Goddess called Navarathri and the tenth day it is day of God Saraswathy, the literacy god. She needs to be pleased to get a good education. Usually my mother would arrange tiny dolls and do Pooja that is tradition called Kolu/Golu. It is a customary exhibition of various dolls and figurines in odd (usually 7, 9, or 11) numbered tiers ("padis"). And once you keep golu in your house you need to make offering both morning and evening and after prayers give those to married women and small girl child. When we are young we are happy, as we would get invited to our neighbor’s house and get different types of food and goodies.
Dad told me to keep Golu this year and also give to some married women offering. Okay, it is easy for him to say, how I will find them. Both me and hubby have only few friends, even if I call them I should call them during weekend as weekdays they can’t come as it is working days. I am planning to call some, and make some easy dishes.
Also this month we are planning to do Vidyarambham for my princess. Vidyarambhammeans the day of starting formal education. That is to be held on October 24th. It is practice in my hometown, where kids of 3-5 years start writing letters on that particular day. Now my princess is not writing anything, only tearing all the papers from the book. And education is only wealth we can give to her which nobody can take from her.
Then comes the Halloween, We are not planning to take her to trick or treat, may be next year. But I am planning to make some costumes as she is going to distribute candy for trick treat. Hope everybody planning for a great Halloween parties. I am afraid to watch the TV around that time as there are too many spooky movies on all channels.
Coming back to pumpkin pancake, we love pumpkin whether it is in curry or bread we love it. I made some homemade pumpkin puree to make some dishes; I am left with ⅔ cup of puree after making the muffin. Then my original plan was to convert them to pie. This Sunday I woke up without any breakfast plan, hence I decided to make pancake with pumpkin puree. I made my own pumpkin spice. Pumpkin made awesome pancake, beautiful color and texture. To make this pancake you need to swift the flour, spices, baking powder and baking soda and salt. Then combine with wet ingredients, milk, egg, brown sugar. Keep aside for few minutes. Then start making delicious and soft pancake.
Drizzle maple syrup over warm pancake and dig in you can’t say no to this dish. Make this one during cold morning or on Thanks giving and Christmas. Pumpkin spices already smells like holidays. Enjoy.
Here goes the recipe.
Grab pumpkin puree either homemade or store bought along with spices, salt, baking powder and baking soda, and other ingredients.
Preheat oven to 200F
Mix wet ingredients in a bowl and set aside, then swift the dry ingredients in other bowl and set aside.
Gradually combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients and set aside for 15 minutes.
In the mean time heat a griddle and when it ready, you can test it by adding a drop of water and water starts to sizzle with musical sound. Add ¼ cup of pancake batter and cook until one side is set and flip and cook the other side golden brown.
Transfer pancakes to a warming plate in the oven while you make the rest.
Enjoy with piece of butter and maple syrup. Yummy.
Pumpkin Pancake
Adapted from All recipes.com
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Serves 8 pancakes
Ingredients:
1 cups milk
2 tablespoon water
⅔ cup pumpkin puree ( I used homemade )
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
1 tablespoons brown sugar ( Increase if you want sweeter pancake)
¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil , brown sugar and vinegar. In another bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake. Cook the pancakes on 1 side until they are set and then lightly press the bananas into the batter. When small bubbles appear on the uncooked surface, flip the pancakes and cook until golden on both sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer pancakes to a warming plate in the oven while you make the rest. Serve hot.
Variations:
You add your own version of pumpkin spices.
I am linking this delicious pancake to Hearth and Soul Blog Hop hosted here.
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Carol says
They look so good. Love the pumpkin flavor and the spice. Wish I had a stack.
fromcalculustocupcakes says
Pumpkin pancakes are one of the pumpkin things I am considering making this year, and these look wonderful. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday. Please come back Sunday to vote.
turtleandi says
I tried these this morning and they were delicious. Pumpkin flavor came through really well. The spice mixture and amount of sweetness were just right. Thanks!
Swathi Iyer says
Thanks for trying the recipe and glad you like it. Appreciate your feed back.
Sangeetha Priya says
Yummy pancakes with pumpkin, nice presentation...
kala says
yummmyyyyyyyyyy yuummmyyyyyyyyyyy
Navaneetham Krishnan says
Looking so tempting and this time when I am suppose to be sleeping, I am getting so hungry.
Hema says
Looks so yumm and inviting, nice way to use pumpkin which is now in season..
Rachel says
Wow! Those are really an amazing recipe. They look really tasty.
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Treatntrick Treat and Trick says
They look inviting and so fluffy!
Balvinder Ubi says
I like your idea of using home made pumpkin puree in the pancakes. And cooking the pumpkin in pressure cooker is so easy. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca Subbiah says
these look great and fun learning about all your traditions 🙂 J will wear a Princess costume for a wee party at her pre school
Walking on Sunshine says
These look amazing! Light and fluffy and delicious! Hope you're having a good day.
cquek says
my mom used to do that for me.. but now she is getting lazy... i am going to show her the recipe.
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mjskit says
Now I'm convinced. I'm going to have to give pumpkin pancakes a try!
srividhya Ravikumar says
wow...soft pancakes...
Reeni Pisano says
Your pancakes are so inviting Swathi! I have been craving pumpkin ones. These are perfect! I avoid those scary movies too - they give me nightmares.
Now Serving says
A dreamy delicious pancake stack!
Saraswathi Tharagaram says
Nice write up Swathi!! Pictures are very clear and neatly presented..Love to grab these flavorful spongy pancake...
Priya says
Fluffy pancakes makes me hungry, wish to start my day with it.
chitraj.hegde says
wow......such a lovely looking pan cake....nice and beautiful clicks......
Spicie Foodie says
I wish my pancakes looked as pretty as yours. Thanks for sharing the recipe I can't wait to give it a try.
Me And My Sweets says
Hi there,
I've mentioned your wonderful pumpkin recipe in my blog. I hope that's ok? I'm also a new and happy follower and maybe you would like to do the same:-)
http://meandmysweets.blogspot.se/2012/10/pumpkin-inspiration.html
Swathi Iyer says
Johanna,
That is great, glad you liked this pumpkin pancake.
Swasthi says
liked the way you used the maple syrup for this. great looking swathi!
Vineetha says
Hi swathi..
Slowly getting back to blogging...Loved ur clicks..it looks stunning..and pancake sounds yumm !
El Oteador de los Mercados says
Although I have never prepared them, I really like the pancake in the breakfast. My daughter often prepare and they are delicious.
Meg's Delicious Adventures says
yum...perfectly done pancakes.
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All That I'm Eating says
These look great, never tried anything like this with pumpkin before.
PT says
inviting clicks..
Renata says
I have wanted to try pumpkin pancakes for quite a while now and looking at yours makes me want to rush into the kitchen to make some!
Chitra says
wish to try a pancake for long time. will try ..
Guru Uru says
This is the perfect breakfast to get you up and going for all these important events to come - how exciting 😀
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Shabbu says
Yummy pancakes..thanks for sharing..
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Priya R says
This is so new to me but love the puffy and the color of the pancakes, delicious and a great autumn breakfast.
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Julia says
Ummmh!!!! I love it! Its delicious!!
sonu says
this spiced pumpkin pancake looks so innovative and delicious.....never imagined pumpkin pancakes....wow !
Kaveri Venkatesh says
Super soft and fluffy pancakes...looks very tempting.
btw, we are also planning for my younger one's Vidhyarambham this year. 🙂
Kaveri Venkatesh says
super soft and fluffy pancakes...looks tempting.
btw, We are also planning for my younger one's Vidhyarambham this 24th 🙂
Hamsamalini Chandrasekaran says
Soft and spongy pancakes. Awesome.
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Mich PieceofCake says
I have never made pumpkin pancakes and these look healthy and delicious!
Mich PieceofCake says
I have never made pumpkin pancakes. These look healthy and very delicious.
Reshmi Mahesh says
Stack of pumpkin pancakes look soft and yummy...
Satya says
wow wonderful pancakes...beautiful clicks ...yummy
Sanoli Ghosh says
Never seen pumpkin pancake, yummilicious. Mouthwatering pancakes.
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runnergirlinthekitchen.blogspot.com says
Never tried this version of pancakes, they look really delicious!
Jemini says
Looks yummy and inviting dear. nice clicks....
Lizzy Do says
Such perfect, autumnal pancakes...they look utterly delicious!!!
Julie says
wow..healthy & inviting pancakes dear..had never thought to make pumpkin pancakes,yummy!!!
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Shweta in the Kitchen says
My hubby loves pancakes for breakfast, although never tried the pumpkin version. Will try now
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veru new combination never heard of this
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Vrinda says
I am a big pumpkin lover..pretty pancakes with gr8 flavors...
Divya Pramil says
Yummilicious pancakes dear..Looks too good 🙂
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divya says
Looks just absolutely yummy!!
Nivedhanams Sowmya says
That is so delicious!!! amazing pictures!!
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Yummlicious and flavorful pancakes...
Suja Manoj says
Yummy,perfect and tempting breakfast,pics says it all..
Hari Chandana P says
OMG.. Stunning photography dear.. looks absolutely amazing and perfect.. lovely presentation too.. thanks for sharing 🙂
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Elisabeth says
Swathi, your pumpkin pancakes are so droolworthy, delicious! Love, just simply love the perfect and beautiful pancakes, and the photos of it is so inviting, wish I could grab that plate right now. Thanks for sharing the awesome recipe:)
Archana Potdar says
The pics are so so delicious. I just cannot concentrate on the recipe.
by the way what bananas?
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DivyaGCP says
Soft, fluffy pancakes.. Love them..