Cinnamon Rose Pancakes

 i was inspired by hale pule’s recipe and thought i’d add a slight twist and share it with you all because who doesn’t love pancakes? mmmm! these pancakes are infused with warming spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. Light yet nourishing, they’re perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast and super easy to make. Choose from spelt, whole wheat, or buckwheat flour to suit your taste and digestion.

These pancakes are simple to make and easy to adapt, making them perfect for a creative, relaxed weekend breakfast. Keep it light, have fun with toppings, and enjoy the warm, spiced flavours!

P.s. it’s also good with grated carrot or zucchini cooked in salt and ghee.

Serving – Makes 4

Ingredients

1-2 cups flour of choice: spelt, whole wheat, or buckwheat (see notes below)

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp cardamom

¼ tsp ginger

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp mineral salt

2 tbsp ghee (plus more for cooking)

½ cup water or more depending on how thick/thin you want them

Organic rose petals

Optional

Chopped pistachios or macadamias

2 tsp maple syrup

2 soaked apricots, chopped or your own homemade date and ghee chutney

Shredded carrot

Method

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, spices, salt, vanilla, ghee, and water to form a smooth batter. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

2. Heat a cast iron or stainless steel pan over low heat for 5 minutes. Lightly grease with ghee.

3. Increase to medium heat and pour a ladle of batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 3–5 minutes).

4. Flip carefully and cook for another 3–5 minutes until golden.

5. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, eat with your hands and have fun!

Flour Options

Spelt Flour – Light and nutty, with a soft texture.

Whole Wheat Flour – Heartier and slightly denser, rich in fibre.

Buckwheat Flour – Naturally gluten-free, with an earthy taste. Note: if you are vata like me, buckwheat does have drying qualities to it, so only have this on odd occasions or use extra ghee. or split it with half whole wheat and half buckwheat.

Dosha Adaptation Guide

VATA – It's great for Vata, providing warmth and nourishment to balance dryness and coldness.

PITTA – With a few tweaks, like reducing nutmeg and adding rose petals or apricots, it can work well for Pitta.

KAPHA – It may be a bit heavy for Kapha, especially with whole wheat flour, but using lighter flour and reducing ghee can make it more stimulating.