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Pankis A Gujarati Delicacy

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Pankis a Gujarati delicacy

What is a Panki?

Anyone who enjoys Gujarati cuisine would have heard of panki, a very thin pancake made out of any of several varieties of flour mixed with curds and lightly spiced with green chillies and ginger. As you may have guessed, the name originates from the word paan or leaf, and this delectable snack is actually cooked between two well-greased banana leaves. The leaves impart a special flavour to the pankis.

Green Peas Panki ( Non- Fried Snacks )

Healthy panki recipes

Light on the stomach, pankis are easy to digest and ideal for weight watchers and diabetics. They also make a good option for parties for small groups of people. If you are particularly health conscious you can experiment with different combinations of flours or dals such as Yellow Moong Dal, Urad Dal, gram flour or soy flour. This innovative moong sprouts panki recipe is a zero-oil variant, made with a batter of sprouted moong, oats and other flours, flavoured simply and elegantly with green chillies and coriander.

Moong Sprouts Panki

The nutritive value of this snack can be further enhanced by adding vegetables like spinach, suva bhaji (dil) or mint leaves. Chole dal panki nutritive value is increased by adding spinach to it. Mothers who despair of getting their kids to eat veggies will also find this a great alternative.

Chola Dal Panki

Ideally prepared and eaten fresh, pankis can be made in advance if you are pressed for time. Re-heat them in the microwave or on a tava and serve piping hot with green chutney or mint chutney. Try some of these variations to the traditional panki and get prepared for the compliments that are bound to follow!