Chapati Za Maji (Tanzanian Pancakes)
Chapati za maji (literally "water bread/pancakes") are thin Tanzanian pancakes very similar to crêpes.
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
1 cup milk
2 eggs
½ cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tsp salt
Canola oil
Combine the milk, eggs, and water.
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
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.
Cover the batter and let rest for 30–60 minutes.
30–60 minutes
Preheat a frying pan over medium heat.
Grease the pan with a small amount of canola oil, swirling the pan to coat the entire surface.
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.
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.
1 minute
Remove the pancake and set aside.
Repeat the greasing and frying process until all the batter is used up.
Serve hot.
- •You can sprinkle the pancakes with cinnamon and honey and roll them up to eat them.