Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl (flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon powder and nutmeg).
Mix the milk and melted butter together.
Whisk one egg and add it to the milk and butter.
Add vanilla essence to the wet ingredients.
Combine the dry and wet ingredients together.
Mix until the batter is smooth and lump free.
Place a non-stick pan or griddle on low to medium heat.
Add oil and leave to heat up.
Pour a ladle full of batter into the pan.
Swirl the pan to allow the batter to spread evenly.
Leave for a few seconds as gas bubbles form and burst in the batter (30 seconds to 1 minute).
Flip over and allow the other side to become golden brown.
Remove from the heat and repeat until the batter is finished.
Serve the pancakes hot with your choice of syrup and fruit.