Aktori
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Himachal Pradesh, India
Cook Time
50 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
HardCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
250g Buckwheat flour (kuttu atta)
2piece Eggs
150ml Milk
80g Jaggery (grated)
40ml Ghee
3g Cardamom powder
5g Fennel seeds (saunf)
2g Baking soda
2g Salt
50ml Water
10 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
In a large bowl, sift the buckwheat flour and mix in the baking soda, cardamom powder, fennel seeds, and a pinch of salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add the grated jaggery and whisk until the jaggery dissolves completely.
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Pour the milk into the egg-jaggery mixture and stir to combine.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry flour mixture, stirring to form a smooth, thick batter. Add water if needed to achieve a pourable consistency.
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Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or tawa over low-medium heat and grease it generously with ghee.
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Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it gently into a round pancake about 1 cm thick.
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Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for 5–6 minutes until the top surface sets and the edges look dry.
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Carefully flip the aktori and cook the other side for another 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan between each aktori.
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Serve warm with a drizzle of ghee or alongside a cup of chai.
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Chef's Tips
Buckwheat flour has no gluten, so the batter will be more fragile than wheat-based pancakes — handle gently when flipping.
Cooking on low heat is essential; high heat will burn the outside before the inside cooks through.
Aktori is a festive dish in Himachal Pradesh, traditionally made during Diwali and other celebrations.
For a richer flavour, replace milk with buttermilk and let the batter rest for 15 minutes before cooking.
About This Dish
Aktori is a traditional vegetarian dish from Himachal Pradesh, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Buckwheat flour has no gluten, so the batter will be more fragile than wheat-based pancakes — handle gently when flipping. - Cooking on low heat is essential; high heat will burn the outside before the inside cooks through. - Aktori is a festive dish in Himachal Pradesh, traditionally made during Diwali and other celebrations. - For a richer flavour, replace milk with buttermilk and let the batter rest for 15 minutes before cooking.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
50 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Hard