Cookbook:Chapati Za Maji (Tanzanian Pancakes)

Chapati za maji (literally "water bread/pancakes") are thin Tanzanian pancakes very similar to crêpes.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup milk
 * 2 eggs
 * ½ cup water
 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * ⅓ cup white sugar
 * 1 tsp salt
 * Canola oil

Equipment

 * Mixing bowls
 * Whisk
 * Frying pan
 * Stovetop
 * Spatula

Batter

 * 1) Combine the milk, eggs, and water.
 * 2) Combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
 * 3) Gradually 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.
 * 4) Cover the batter and let rest for 30–60 minutes.

Cooking

 * 1) Preheat a frying pan over medium heat.
 * 2) Grease the pan with a small amount of canola oil, swirling the pan to coat the entire surface.
 * 3) Scoop 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.
 * 4) Cook 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.
 * 5) Remove the pancake and set aside.
 * 6) Repeat the greasing and frying process until all the batter is used up.
 * 7) Serve hot.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * You can sprinkle the pancakes with cinnamon and honey and roll them up to eat them.