Eggless Waffles

By Chef Amrita Raichand

From Mummy Ka Magic

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Snack

Type: Fusion

Key Ingredients:

These waffles are especially for those who do not or cannot have eggs

Short History: The earliest version of a Waffle was what the ancient Greeks called ‘obelios’, flat cakes cooked between two metal plates. The word ‘Waffles’ are related to the Communion wafers that were a staple of early Christian fasts. Till the 15th century, many developments took place with respect to the recipe and the tool to make the Waffle. Reportedly, the Dutch first introduced Waffles to North America sometime during the 16th or the 17th centuries. American, Belgian, Dutch and the Swiss Waffles are some types of Waffles. Some others being, Potato Waffles, Toaster Waffles, Hong Kong (Bubble Waffles), Liege Waffles and Stroopwafels..

What is Eggless Waffles: A Waffle is a delicacy cooked specifically in a Waffle iron. Waffles are slightly crispy on the outside and soft and chewy inside..

Top ways to prepare: Eggless Waffles are best made in Waffle iron. Use a metal Waffle iron that is non-toxic for the Eggless Waffle recipe..

Cooking Tips: Use fresh dry ingredients and dairy. Measure the ingredients properly. Do not over or under-mix. Make a thick consistency batter for the Eggless Waffles recipe. Make sure the Waffle iron is hot. Don’t fill too much of the Waffle batter into the iron, lest the Waffles don’t cook evenly and become chewy..

Serving Suggestion : In cultures where Waffles are had as a breakfast, they may be had with coffee, milk or fruit juice. As a dessert, Waffles are generally had as it is or with a scoop of ice cream, drizzle of chocolate/ maple syrups, peanut butter and other sauces..

Ingredients

Refined flour (maida) 1½ cups
Powdered sugar ¾ cup
Baking powder 1 tsp
Baking soda ½ tsp
Yogurt 1 cup
Milk as required
Vanilla essence 1 tsp
Chocolate chips ½ cup
Butter for greasing
Large red grapes 3 to 4
Plums 1 to 2
Peach 1
Icing sugar for dusting
Maple for drizzling

Methods

Sift together flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and baking soda into a bowl.
Add yogurt and whisk well. Add milk and whisk into a smooth batter.
Add vanilla essence and mix well. Add chocolate chips and mix well.
Heat a waffle iron. Grease it with some butter, pour batter, cover and cook till evenly golden on both sides.
Halve grapes, slice plums and peach.
Place waffles on a serving platter along with the fruits. Dust some icing sugar and drizzle maple syrup on top. Serve immediately.