Orange Cardamom Pancakes
If you've got finely grated orange zest, ground cardamom and fresh orange juice, you're most of the way to this vegetarian: about 65 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and whisk. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, orange zest, and ground cardamom in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the buttermilk, melted butter, and orange juice until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until no streaks of flour remain, leaving the batter slightly lumpy; do not overmix or the pancakes will be tough.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes so the leavening activates and the gluten relaxes.
- Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles, then ladle on about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Keep the finished pancakes warm and serve with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
You'll use: Pan · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
Tips & common questions
How long does Orange Cardamom Pancakes take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Orange Cardamom Pancakes vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Orange Cardamom Pancakes is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Kedage Baare Eretha Gatti.jpg by Vaidehi Pujary, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.