Alle Belle | Jaggery & Coconut Pancakes | Crepes

Alle Belle: These Jaggery-And-Coconut stuffed pancakes (or crepes) have been a favorite tea-time snack for many Goans. The pancake batter is super quick to prepare and even the cooking time is short. I have memories of my kids stuffing their own pancakes with the 'choon' (the coconut and jaggery filling) when young to growing up and trying their own hand at attempting to create the roundest crepes! Meals and moments can tell a story, if we only choose to listen :)
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Ingredients:
1 Cup Maida (All-purpose Flour), sifted
Salt to taste
1 Whole Egg
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
1 & 1/4 Cups Water, adjustable
Vanaspati/Ghee for frying
For the filling (called 'Choon' in Konkani):
1 Cup fresh, grated Coconut
1/4 Cup Cane Jaggery
1/4 Cup Palm Jaggery
Tips:
-Ensure that the batter is lumps-free. Sifting the flour helps. Prepare a thin batter by adjusting the water as needed.
-Keep the flame on Medium-Low. Grease the pan with some Ghee/Vanaspati.
-Stir the batter each time before ladling.
-Control the flow of the batter by swirling the pan. It may take a few tries to get it right.
-If the batter doesn't seem to flow easily, add a little more Water.
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Music Credits:
Godacho Panv (Mogachem Tarum from Amchem Noxib), a Guitar Cover by Tabitha Dias

[@bernadetteraikar8822]

Thank you for keeping the Goan cuisine alive. Also love the Goan music background.

[@lilylobo3456]

Good job florence looks tasty.fhanks for receipe. I always added milk to the batter I think that's why it becomes thick. What do u think.

[@kyle3399]

Oh my god we have similar food in southern Philippines, it so identical. We called it "Daral" specifically prepared by tausug tribe. We also eat it alongside native black coffee. Its yummy!

[@patsyfernandes638]

Hi Florency, you make any mouth water with your lovely dishes. Comfort tea snacks, and spot on direction with lots of love and patience. God bless

[@booksbee2507]

U do it with such LOVE Florence.. Lovely to watch preparing... Proud to be a Goan.. 💕👏💕💕😘

[@guilermina1986]

I am definitely going to try this on 15th August.2023 on the Feast Day.

[@jocyleenfernandes578]

Good Afternoon Florency, Today I made Alle belle it turned delicious. My family relished.Have a blessed holy week.

[@christabeldsilva8950]

Nostalgic recipe, thank you so much

[@amritakaurchilotre5508]

Very yummy and healthy pan cakes. Thankyou Florence for sharing this recipe.

[@FlorencyDias]

I'm truly happy you like this, Amrita :) Thank you very much 💕

[@panz1207]

Thank you Florency ,the ultimate comfort food a dessert of inspiration and nostalgia.I am always humbled by your kind words much appreciated.

[@FlorencyDias]

That's so sweet of you, Pan, thank you! It's awe-inspiring to see how goodness, and kindness can effectively make this virtual space feel so welcoming 😘 Glad to have you as a dear friend 💕

[@jocyleenfernandes578]

Florency, This rescipe is every Goan favourite. Nice for evening tea

[@FlorencyDias]

Very rightly stated, Jocyleen 💫 It pairs perfectly with a nice hot cuppa💕

[@peaceonmotherearth1728]

That looks so good.

[@estrelinadias1492]

I tried today very nice God bless you.

[@jayantdikshit7455]

Very nice easy to make thanks Mrs Dikshit

[@graciadsouza5661]

These are my fav.... Yummy

[@lindamenezes2791]

Your dishes are excellent.

[@richardfernandes9553]

Thats one of my favourite food, 👌👌

[@eugeniasardinha1137]

That choon pancake.... yeah its yummy.... 👏👏👏... Miss my mummy...

[@FlorencyDias]

It's a pancake that wraps and rolls up many memories 💕 Thank you Eugenia 😘

[@lillysane6790]

So easy n yummy alle belle

[@victoriadsouza2196]

😋 will make it for Shrove Tuesday.

[@janicedcunha9092]

Very good morning Duo, Soothing and refreshing, Godacho Panv strumming. Batter consistency to perfection, Ingredients look yummy for consumption. Pancakes are ready with delicious stuffing, Enjoy the weekend drooling!💃👍😁💕🌟

[@panz1207]

G!day Janice thank you for your poetic genus. I wish you well always, your Aussie mate Pan.cheers.

[@janicedcunha9092]

@@panz1207 Pan Z, you delight me like the yummy recipe with your sweet, straight from the heart appreciation. God bless you my dear, from Mumbai, India 💃👍😁💕🌟

[@luckyfilms7306]

looks so fresh it's so tempting Feels like just keep them eating Soft and mushy pillowy feeling Eat them plenty and goto sleeping ;)

[@FlorencyDias]

Hello Janice! Your literary creativity is amazing! Such promptly presented poems👌🏻👌🏻💐💐 Godacho panv felt apt for this sweet recipe🤭 Have a greatly blessed week💓

[@mariacoelho4581]

This is too good thanks

[@selinalavanya9556]

We can it surlappam... Love it ..

[@JustTryFoods]

Jaggery and Coconut pan cake looks so tasty. Like 73

[@FlorencyDias]

Thanks @Just Try Foods✨

[@vandanagalinde8469]

Yummy ! Love from Thane Maharastra.

[@FlorencyDias]

Thank you, and much love to you, Vandana!

[@dr.kirangupta5754]

Superb!! Will make it once again now... the simpler way you did❤

[@FlorencyDias]

I'm glad you found my recipe simpler, and will try it💕 Thank you, Dr Kiran💫

[@dr.kirangupta5754]

@@FlorencyDias I made the pancakes this morning.... ❤❤ I have made a special list on KZbin for Your recipes... 😊😊

[@isabelledsilva9513]

Florence can we use Rava kismis Christmas time we use the stuffing for neuris

[@booksbee2507]

Can we do it with only rice flour which I do often without egg?

[@valerianandrade9854]

my favourite..

[@FlorencyDias]

Happy to know this, Valerian ✨

[@indirasharma6076]

Excellent recipe. Superb 👌🏽sharing. Awaiting for your next upload 👍💐🙏

[@FlorencyDias]

Hello Indira✨ Thank you very much for your kind interest! I upload content every Friday :) Hope you're well 💐

[@indirasharma6076]

@@FlorencyDias 👍💐

[@geetc4138]

Yummy Pancakes recipe 😋

[@FlorencyDias]

Thank you, Geet 💫

[@simplegoankitchen]

Yummmmmm

[@FlorencyDias]

Thank youuuuu @Simple GOAN KITCHEN❤️

[@Heedas]

👌👌

[@shahinbanoskitchen8248]

Wow new delicious 😍🤤😍

[@FlorencyDias]

Thanks, Shahin💫☺️

[@BAMSNotesSimplified_Medical]

Looks yummy 😋. How can we make it eggless? 🙏🙏😊

[@babua6225]

Simple & tasty recipe!

[@FlorencyDias]

Thank you Babu💫

[@silvifernandes4692]

Yummy mam For 1/4 kilo maida 2 eggs or 1egg will do Plz reply

[@valenciasilveira3447]

This s amazing

[@FlorencyDias]

Thank you very much, Valencia 💫

[@saminfoclub6760]

Tasty 😋😋😋😋

[@FlorencyDias]

Thank you, Sam ✨

[@sherryfernandes9744]

Love this recipe ❤❤😘😘👌best goan desert 😘😘❤❤❤❤❤❤👌👌👌👌mog asu

[@FlorencyDias]

Thanks Sherry💕 Nothing like a good, stuffed pancake☺️ Mog asum❤️ Dev Borem Korum ✨

[@Alia64]

Nice and delicious👏👍🌹

[@FlorencyDias]

Thanks Alia💫

[@juditedsouza8369]

Thank you Florency. Yum you made me crave for evening black tea with Alle Belle sitting outside in the balcony. Will do it tomorrow and sit in the backyard.

[@FlorencyDias]

Alle Belle, tea and some good company, or even a quiet evening to oneself, are a pleasant way to spend time :) I'm glad you'll give this try, thank you Judite💕

[@binad1285]

Can we add milk instead if waterplease reply yes no

[@prav047]

Awesome ... You could fill this in neer dosa and add some jeera also into the filling ...

[@FlorencyDias]

Thank you Praveen💫 That's a nice suggestion; I will try it the next time I make neer dosas!👍🏻😄

[@philomenadsouza7989]

Thank you Florency..u make it all look so simple nd tasty😋

[@sindhug9823]

Looks sooo delicious❤️❤️

[@pumoneynaidoo6385]

Very nice Can we do it without eggs

[@be-spoke7712]

Yes

[@jherinmuhtar7858]

At indonesia we call it DADAR thats on off traditional cake at indonesia😁

[@FlorencyDias]

Nice to know this, Jherin, thank you! I searched it on KZbin and yes, it's surprising and delightful to see the similarity✨

[@user-sy1mw2tq3q]

👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@tasneemfathima4395]

Can we use wheat flour instead of maida

[@FlorencyDias]

Hello Tasneem :) Thanks for the question ✨ Yes, you can use wheat flour for the same. The texture may end up a little different, and the colour may be on the darker side, but it will be just as enjoyable. Remember, aim for a thin batter; wheat flour may require more water. Hope this helps💫

[@luckyfilms7306]

Choon choon ke khaunga.. !!! :D looks so soft and delecious... It has such a smooth and sweet character of its own which can make anyone fall in love with it . . . I'm gonna replace egg with baking soda / powder.. will that be fine Florency ?

[@FlorencyDias]

🤣🤣 @Lucky Films! That's the spirit! You're right about the texture, they are super soft and absolutely delicious :) Thank you✨ I read your comment and immediately gave it a try without eggs to see whether or not it works. Your idea of adding baking soda (about 1/4th of a teaspoon) seems to work well (without baking soda it's very ordinary). Another thing I also tried was adding milk. If you're not vegan, you can add some milk (plus baking soda) instead of water for some added flavour. Hope this helps 💫 and thanks for the idea and query, I had fun experimenting 😄

[@luckyfilms7306]

@@FlorencyDias Thanks Florency for trying and testing on my behalf.. I can now confidently go ahead and cook this in a vegetarian style. Shall try this out next week probably.. waiting for Vanilla and Chocolate nuts ice-cream to get over first ( made it yesterday, and it's as good as Baskin Robins, but a lot healthier than it. )

[@luckyfilms7306]

@@FlorencyDias Another experiment with this would be to try adding a few drops of vanilla/ kewra/pineapple essence to the batter, to give the wrapping a unique taste. It would definitely be no more authentic and traditional..but, something new would come out of it. Another variation could be: try adding a pinch of freshly crushed black pepper to the Choon or even a pinch of Ginger powder. It will add a good flavour and a mild punch to the sweet taste of Choon.

[@celiawong4691]

😋😋👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💪💪💪

[@FlorencyDias]

Thanks, Celia✨

[@drjagdishgohil]

Excellent, but can I avoid the egg...I'm a vegan 😬

[@yuffidcosta7203]

Whn r u uploding doracake respie ❤️

[@FlorencyDias]

Very soon Yuffi :) This weekend I'm putting up sanna. Most probably, next Friday😄

[@yuffidcosta7203]

@@FlorencyDias omg can't wait ❤️

[@gitanjalisingh6200]

Hello ma'm...what a simple yet delicious recipe. Wud really like to give it a try...but being a north Indian is there any vegetarian version of it? Plzz do suggest some alternative as I am desperate to make it.😊😊 also loved the way u bring it regional cuisines. Simple n authentic.👏👏

[@FlorencyDias]

Hello Gitanjali :) Thank you very much for your interest in the recipe and the gracious compliments! I'm glad that you would like to give it a try. I just received a query from another friend in the comments, who asked if the eggs can be eliminated and if some baking soda can be used. I experimented to find that it works out fine! So skip the eggs, and just add about 1/4th teaspoon of Baking soda to the mixture. If you would like some more flavour, you can try the recipe with milk instead of water (or half water, half milk). Hope you find this useful ✨ and I truly appreciate your encouraging words 💓

[@gitanjalisingh6200]

@@FlorencyDias thanks a lot for a prompt response ma'm..n thanks for the alternative of eggs...i wud definitely try it now n wud luv to give u the feedback. Keep sharing more of ur regional cuisines. Happy cooking!😊👍

[@rimascooking3190]

Wow looks so yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy

[@FlorencyDias]

Hey Rima! Thank you thank you thank you! 😘☺️

[@rimascooking3190]

Farce comment

[@isabelledsilva9513]

Florence tell me if no jaggery give receipe with sugar nuts etc.

[@khursheedtuli5931]

Love these！is it ok to add a bit of dates n nuts to the stuffing？and what if I can”t get hold of palm.jaggery but have only cane jagg.？Thx dear Florency for this lovely yet simple recipe.....last ques...instead of adding water to.make the batter...would it be ok to use thin coconut milk instead？

[@myrtlepereira1680]

Same question. Miada is unhealthy.

[@jovinsonduarte]

Hi Florency! Please make a simplified Patoleo Video. And I love the way you simplify Goan Delicacies.

[@jjPassionHours2020]

This is so amazing 🤩 Recipe my friend. You're welcome to my KZbin family 💝

[@FlorencyDias]

Thanks @jj Passion Hours 2020!

[@justinafernandes8698]

Soo yummy 😋😋😋😋😋😋 will try it out ☺️ thanks for the recipe mog asu ❤️💕🤍🤍 best Goan desert

[@FlorencyDias]

Yes, I agree, the best and the simplest ☺️ Thank you Justina 💫 💕 Mog asum❤️ Dev Borem Korum ✨