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moong dal panki is a healthy Gujarati snack to have. Learn how to make Gujarati dal panki.

moong dal panki is made from a batter of yellow moong dal, green chillies, besan and Indian spices. Then 1 1/2 tbsp of the batter is put on the greased side of a banana leaf, covered and cooked on a hot tava.

Light on the stomach, moong dal pankis are easy to digest and ideal for weight-watchers and diabetics.

Ideally prepared and eaten fresh, moong dal 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.

The fibre (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal used in moong dal panki prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn.

One moong dal panki has 65 calories.

Tips for moong dal panki. 1. Spread the batter with the back of a spoon on the banana leaf. 2. Add 2 tsp oil to the batter. Use coconut oil for a healthier diet. 3. Press the panki using a flat spoon while cooking so that it gets evenly cooked.

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

15 Mins

Total Time

25 Mins

Makes

14 pankis

Ingredients

For Moong Dal Panki

Method
For moong dal panki
  1. To make moong dal panki, soak the yellow moong dal for 3 hours.
  2. Combine the soaked yellow moong dal, curds, green chillies and 1/2 cup water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
  3. Add the asafoetida, coriander, besan , oil, salt and mix well.
  4. Add the lemon juice and fruit salt, mix lightly and keep aside.
  5. Apply a little oil on one side of each banana leaf and keep aside.
  6. Put 11/2 tbsps of the batter on the greased side of a banana leaf.
  7. Cover with another banana leaf with the greased side over the batter press it gently to spread the batter evenly to make a thin layer.
  8. Heat on a non-stick a tava (griddle) and cook till light brown spots appear on both the sides of the leaves and the panki in between peels off the leaf easily.
  9. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 14 more moong dal pankis.
  10. Serve moong dal panki immediately with green chutney or coconut chutney.

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like moong dal panki

 

    1. like moong dal panki recipe | Gujarati dal panki | healthy split yellow gram panki | then see
    2. 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. See our article on what is a panki?
what is moong dal panki made of ?

 

    1. what is moong dal panki made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for moong dal panki.
soaking yellow moong dal

 

    1. This is what yellow moong dal looks like. Yellow moong dal refers to moong beans that have been skinned and split, so that they're flat, yellow, and quick-cooking. They're relatively easy to digest.
    2. Put the yellow moong dal in water and wash it. You can see the dirt. This will require you to change the water 2 to 3 times till you get clean water.
    3. The moong dal is now clean.
    4. Cover and soak the dal in warm water for at least 2 hours.
    5. This is what the soaked yellow moong dal looks like.
    6. Drain.
    7. keep aside.
batter for moong dal panki

 

    1. In a mixer put 1 cup yellow moong dal , soaked for 2 to 3 hours.
    2. Add 2 tbsp fresh curds (dahi).
    3. Add 4 green chillies , roughly chopped.
    4. Add a little water. We added 1/2 cup water.
    5. Blend to a smooth paste.
    6. Transfer the mixture into a bowl.
    7. Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
    8. Add 4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
    9. Add 4 tsp besan (bengal gram flour).
    10. Add 2 tsp oil. Use coconut oil for a healthier life. 
    11. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
    12. Add 1/2 lemon juice.
    13. Mix well.
    14. Add 1 tsp fruit salt.
    15. Add 1 tablespoon water.
    16. Let the bubbles form.
    17. Mix gently.
    18. Keep aside.
you need banana leaves

 

    1. You need to buy dark green banana leaves. This makes it easy to remove the panki and it does not stick.
    2. Cut the banana leaves with a sicossor into small sizes of 4.5 inches width and approx 7 inches in length. We will be cooking the panki on the banana leaves. We cut 2 meadium banana leaves into 16 pieces. This will make 8 makai pankis. 
making moong dal panki

 

    1. Apply a little oil on one side of each banana leaf and keep aside. Place 2 greased banana leaves on a flat surface with the greased side facing upwards.
    2. Pour 1 1/2 tbsp of the batter on one banana leaf.
    3. Spread the batter with the back of a spoon on the banana leaf. 
    4. Cover with the other greased banana leaf with the greased side facing downwards.
    5. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
    6. Place on a hot tava. 
    7. Cook the panki on both sides till light brown spots appear on the banana leaves and the panki in-between peels off the banana leaves easily. Repeat to make 14 more pankis.
    8. Peel the top of the banana leaf. Your moong dal panki is ready.
    9. Serve moong dal panki immediately with healthy green chutney.
tips for yellow moong dal panki

 

    1. Spread the batter with the back of a spoon on the banana leaf. 
    2. Add 2 tsp oil. Use coconut oil for a healthier diet.
    3. Press the panki using flat spoon while cooking so that it gets evenly cooked.
    4. After cooking panki, discard banana leaves.
    5. Moong Dal Panki is rich in Folic Acid, Thiamine, Protein, Magnesium, Fiber.
      1. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 11% of RDA.
      2.  Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 10% of RDA.
      3. Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 7% of RDA.
      4. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. 5% of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 5% of RDA.
      5. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 5% of RDA.
moong dal pudla

 

    1. To make moong dal pudla, pour 5 tbsp batter and spread in a cricular manner ( 6 inches) on a hot tava.
    2. Cook the pudla on both sides till brown spots appear.
    3. Sevre moong dal pudla hot with green chutney.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per panki
Energy65 cal
Protein3.8 g
Carbohydrates9.2 g
Fiber1.3 g
Fat1.4 g
Cholesterol0.3 mg
Sodium5.3 mg

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Foodie #557361

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Foodie #555986

March 13, 2025, midnight

i made it.its yumme.kids & mom like it very much

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Renuka mahesh

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello mam , I have tried many of ur recepies and everyone one in the family liked it... Ur recepies are awesome ... Mam plz let me know can we make this panki on butter sheet, instead of banana leaf ? Plz reply

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Renuka, Panki is always made on a banana leaf and butter sheet will not be turning well however u can try.

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Raakhi

March 13, 2025, midnight

Alternatives to Banana leaves please as these are impossible to come by in the UK. Would also to understand why banana leaves are used in the original recipe? Thank you!

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