Chapati Za Maji (Tanzanian Pancakes)
Chapati za maji (literally "water bread/pancakes") are thin Tanzanian pancakes very similar to crêpes.
Total
00:10
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Canola oil
- Total:
- 00:10
Instructions
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1Combine the milk, eggs, and water.
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2Combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
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3Gradually whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture until you get a thin batter similar to crêpe batter. If it feels too thick, add some additional water.
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4Cover the batter and let rest for 30–60 minutes.
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5Preheat a frying pan over medium heat.
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6Grease the pan with a small amount of canola oil, swirling the pan to coat the entire surface.
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7Scoop or pour a small amount of batter into the pan. Immediately tilt the pan in all directions to coat the whole surface with a thin film of batter.
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8Cook the pancake for about 1 minute. Then, carefully raise the edge with a spatula, flip it over, and cook for another minute. The pancake should be faintly browned on both sides.
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9Remove the pancake and set aside.
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10Repeat the greasing and frying process until all the batter is used up.
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11Serve hot.
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 30, 2026