These 7 pancakes from around the world will be great Ramazan desserts

They will be a scrumptious addition to your Iftar and Sehri meals

Pakistanis are known for having a sweet tooth and being obsessed with desserts. While traditional desserts are irreplaceable, these pancakes from around the world will be a great addition to your iftar and sehri meals.

1. Malpura

South Asia's Malpura. PHOTO: Alchetron

South Asia's own version of pancakes., Malpura is made on celebratory occasions. It's a breakfast item, which is served with milk or tea, early morning before Eid or before an early walk during December. The Malpura is a regional favourite and is the recipe for a perfect morning.

Where you will get the BEST ones: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh.



2.  Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes. PHOTO: Google Creative Commons License

Legend has it that these mouth-watering miracles originated from the Ancient Greeks, called τηγανίτης (tēganitēs). The first appearance of the pancakes are recorded in 5th century poets Cratinus and Magnes. According to Myolddutch.com, Romans ate a sweet dish called "Alita Dolcia" which are recognisable across Europe as pancakes by adding different ingredients. Buttermilk Pancakes are famous worldwide, and are a delicacy that has the same demand across countries.

Where you will get the BEST ones: London, United States, and Ireland.

3. Crêpes

Chocolate Crêpe. PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons

The word 'crêpe' is a French word for pancake, and is a derivative of the Latin word 'crispus' which means 'curled.'  The first traces of the crêpe are from Brittany, in the northwest of France. Crêpes were originally meant to be called 'galettes' which means flat cakes. Originally, there are two kinds of crêpes; crêpe sucrees and crêpe salees. The former is the sweeter version and is made with white flour, while the latter is unsweetened and is made with buckwheat flour.

Where you will get the BEST ones: France, Spain, and London.



4. Uttapam

South Indian Uttapam. PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons

Uttapam is a genuine South Asian dish which is made by cooking ingredients in a batter, the ingredients can depend on your preferences and choices. What differs it from its counterpart the 'dosa' is the fact that Uttapam is a pancake and is made in that way while the dosa is crispy. While Uttapam is the dream breakfast for South Indians, its rich ingredients and diverse nature make it good for a casual Sunday lunch too.

Where you will get the BEST ones: Chennai, Mumbai, and Rishikesh, India.

5. Cachapas

Venezuelan Cachapa. PHOTO: Creative Commons License

Cachapas are a traditional Venezuelan dish that can be made by fresh corn dough or with dry corn leaves. The most common version of it involves fresh ground corn mixed with a thich batter and cooked like pancakes. But because of its containment of corn, the cachapa is relatively more thick and lumpy. The right way to eat a cachapa is with hand-made cheese, and /or with pork. It is the perfect Venezuelan breakfast that will have you feeling full all day long.

Where you will get the BEST ones: Caracas and Valencia in Venezuela, and New York.



6. Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

Japanese Fluffy Pancakes. PHOTO: Google Creative Commons

Behold the towering Fluffy Japanese Pancakes. Breakfast will never be the same after you've had a taste of these delicacies. With 1 cup of self raising flour, these pancakes literally rise to every occasion. The Japanese must all be morning people, if you have these for breakfast. Served with fruits and sauce, these will charm their way into your life and become unforgettable.

Where you will get the BEST ones: Cafe Gram, and assorted cafes in Tokyo.

7. Dutch Baby

Dutch Baby. PHOTO: Google Creative Commons

The Dutch Baby pancake, often referred to as the German pancake, a Bismarck or a Dutch puff, is an extra-sweet early morning delight. This breakfast dish has origins in Germany, but its rumoured that the name 'Dutch Baby' was coined by an American family in Washington. The use of the word Dutch is derived from the German Deutsche. And while the recipe, ingredients and style of making are originated from Germany, the recipe remains largely popular in the United States.

Where you will get the BEST ones: Oregan, New England, and Berlin.