Chebab (Emirati saffron and cardamom pancakes with date syrup)
Thin, lacy yeasted pancakes scented with saffron and cardamom, served with butter and sticky date syrup.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix both flours, the yeast, sugar, cardamom and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg, saffron with its water, and the warm milk, and whisk into a smooth, thin batter like single cream.
- 2
Cover and leave in a warm place for 45 minutes, until bubbly on top.
45 min - 3
Heat a non stick frying pan over a medium heat and brush with a little ghee.
- 4
Pour in a small ladle of batter and tilt to spread it thinly. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the top is dry and covered in small holes and the base is golden. Do not flip.
2 min - 5
Slide onto a warm plate and cover with a tea towel. Repeat with the rest, re-greasing the pan between pancakes.
- 6
Serve stacked, folded or rolled with a little butter and a generous drizzle of date syrup.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
