Recipe For Goan Pancakes/Alle Belle

Step 1

First, keep everything ready so that it becomes easier to manage the entire process

Step 2

Add in all the ingredients mentioned under the 'outer covering' section into a large bowlNote:-Do not add all the water at once

Step 3

With a Hand Whisk, mix all these Ingredients well, until all the lumps of the all purpose flour have been broken down. Bring it to a smooth thick consistency first and then add in the remaining waterNote:- If you do not have a hand whisk, you can use an electric egg beater as well or you can even use a mixer grinder. The bottom line is that there should be absolutely no lumps.

Step 4

Mix it well and keep asideNote:-In the picture, you will see that I have made batters with different flours to give you all many other options for making Alle Belles. It's discussed below.

Step 5

Take a nonstick pan and place it on medium flame

Step 6

Lightly, using very little oil, grease the pan and allow it to heat for about 2-3 minutes

Step 7

Take 3/4th of a ladle and pour it onto the pan

Step 8

Gently spread the batter on the pan, to form a round flat crepe

Step 9

Cover the pan with a lid for exactly 1 minute and then turn the crepe using a flat spoon

Step 10

It's not necessary to cover the pan once you've turned the crepe.

Step 11

After turning the crepe, keep it for 30 seconds and then gently remove the crepe from the pan and place it on Plate no. 1

Step 12

Fry all the crepes, following steps 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 until all the batter is complete

Step 13

In a bowl mix the grated Coconut and scraped Jaggery together and hand mix it well and keep asideNote:- This mixture cannot be stored for future use as this is not a cooked mixture plus your hands are being used for mixing it. It has to be consumed within 4 to 5hrs max

Step 14

Take a crepe from Plate no. 1 and place it on Plate no. 2 (rough side up and smooth side down. I like my Alle Belle to look smooth and shiny so I follow this method. But it's totally up to you)

Step 15

At the bottom centre of the crepe, add 1 tbspn of the stuffing

Step 16

From left to centre and from right to centre close the crepe

Step 17

Now using both hands, roll the Alle Belle very gently till the end and place it on Plate no. 3

Step 18

Follow steps 1, 2, 3, 4 to complete all the Alle belles

Step 19

Alle Belles are best enjoyed Hot!

Step 20

Traditional Alle Belles are  white in colour, with no added flavour or colour and are made with only rolling till the end. You won't find side folds. Side folds were recently introduced in order to make it more convenient and less messy to eat

Step 21

You can make Alle Belles using Rice Flour as a substitute for All purpose flour as as well. Quantities and other ingredients remain same. But it may not be as soft and fluffy as that of All purpose flour but it's a healthier version.

Step 22

You can make Alle Belles using regular wheat flour as well instead of All purpose flour. Quantities and other ingredients remain the same

Step 23

You can also substitute All purpose flour with Oats flour(make a powder of Oats in a dry grinder) Quantities and other ingredients remain same.

Step 24

If you don't have palm jaggery or find it difficult to source it, you can  use Sugarcane jaggery  as well, for your stuffing mixture. The quantities remains the same.

Step 25

If you don't find Sugarcane jaggery either, you can use White granulated sugar as well, for the stuffing mixture.  Quantities remain same. However, here, you may have to add a pinch of Green Cardamom powder to give it some flavour. But that's optional

Step 26

For all my Vegetarian friends and for all those who are allergic to egg or can't deal with the smell of egg, but still wish to enjoy Alle Belles, you can substitute egg with Corn Flour . 1 Egg = 2tbspn of Corn FlourNote:-You can make eggless pancakes using Rice Flour, Oats Flour,  All purpose flour or Weat flour as shown in the picture.

Step 27

For those adding colour to the Alle Belle Crepes, you need to first make the batter, then divide them equally into bowls and then add the colours of your choice

Step 28

Alle Belles, once rolled up, cannot be stored for future use. They have to be consumed on the spot or maximum within 4 to 5 hours. This is because the coconut is not cooked.

Step 29

The ingredients that I've mentioned, will give you the exact number of Crepes for the quantity of the filling. So u don't have to worry about what's to be done with the leftovers! However, For whatever reason, if you do have any of the crepes batter remaining you can add in some sugar to it, mix it up well till all the sugar dissolves and fry them in the same manner as mentioned under the 'steps for making the outer covering' section . They taste super yum!

Step 30

You can also play around adding some cut dry fruits of your choice, in the stuffing, if you like. I'm not a big fan of dry fruits so I haven't used any!