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Rasabali (Sweet Pancake) Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of rice flour
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of ghee
- 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios

Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom powder, and salt.

2. Slowly add milk to the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth.

3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add ghee.

4. Using a ladle, pour the batter onto the pan to form a small pancake.

5. Cook the pancake for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

6. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.

7. Once the pancakes are cooked, dip them in a bowl of warm milk for 2-3 minutes.

8. Place the soaked pancakes on a plate and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 7g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Rice flour can be substituted with semolina flour.
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- Ghee can be substituted with butter or oil.

Variations:
- Add saffron strands to the batter for a unique flavor.
- Replace pistachios with almonds or cashews.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the batter is smooth to avoid lumps in the pancakes.
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
- Soak the pancakes in warm milk to make them soft and moist.

Storage instructions:
- Store the leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the pancakes in the microwave for 30 seconds or in a pan over low heat.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pancakes on a plate with a drizzle of honey or syrup.

Garnishes:
- Chopped pistachios or almonds.

Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of chai tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad or yogurt.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the batter is too thick, add more milk to thin it out.
- If the pancakes are too dry, soak them in warm milk for a longer period.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the pancakes are cooked thoroughly before serving.

Food history:
- Rasabali is a traditional dessert from the Indian state of Odisha.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and nutty.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or a sweet breakfast.

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Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Spiced