Sponge pancakes/ Surnali

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                        Yield : Count of 20
Preparation Time : 10 mins           Fermentation Time : 6 hrs         Cooking Time : 3 mins each

Ingredients :
2 cups white rice
1 cup thin poha/ flattened rice
1/4 cup yogurt
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup water (add more as needed)
salt to taste

Method :
1. Soak rice for 3 hours.
2. Soak flattened rice in 1/4 cup of water for 5 mins.
3. In a mixer jar add soaked rice (water removed), squeezed out flattened rice, and yogurt. Grind to fine paste. If required add water. Don't add more water than needed, as it makes the batter thin in consistency.
4. Pour the batter in a bowl. Add salt and mix well.
5. Ferment for 5 to 6 hrs.
6. Heat a griddle. Smear butter. Pour one ladle of batter. Cover pan with a lid.
7. Serve with butter.

Note: Cook pancakes on a low flame.