Surnoli

Surnoli

Surnoli

Veg Contains dairy

A sweet and spongy pancake made with fermented rice and coconut, often flavored with jaggery and cardamom. It's a popular breakfast item in Saraswat cuisine.

Cuisines

Saraswat Konkani

Best for

Breakfast

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup raw rice
1/4 cup beaten rice (poha)
1/2 cup grated jaggery
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
as needed water
as needed ghee or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the raw rice and fenugreek seeds together and soak them in water for about 4-5 hours.
  2. 2 Soak the beaten rice (poha) in a little water just before grinding.
  3. 3 Drain the soaked rice and fenugreek seeds, and grind them along with the soaked poha, grated coconut, jaggery, turmeric powder, and salt to a smooth batter using a little water as needed.
  4. 4 The batter should be of pouring consistency, similar to dosa batter. Allow it to ferment overnight or for about 8 hours.
  5. 5 After fermentation, mix the batter well. Add a little water if it has thickened too much.
  6. 6 Heat a non-stick pan or griddle and grease it lightly with ghee or oil.
  7. 7 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it slightly to form a thick pancake.
  8. 8 Cover and cook on medium heat until the top side is cooked and the bottom turns golden brown.
  9. 9 Flip and cook the other side for a minute if needed.
  10. 10 Serve the Surnoli hot with a dollop of butter or ghee.

Tips

Ensure the batter is well-fermented for soft and fluffy Surnoli. Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of jaggery.