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Recipes using  ponkh
रेसिपी यूज़िंग पोंक - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using ponkh in Hindi)
પોંકઉપયોગ કરીને વાનગીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Recipes using ponkh in Gujarati)

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Ponk, as it is popularly known in Surat, India and surrounding areas is a variety of roasted millet available only in this part of the world. Ponk is usually available only during colder winter months, from November through February. Peak season is December and January.

Healthy ponkh recipes

During a short time in the winter, the jowar or white millet seeds turn out very juicy and tender. Farmers keep watching out for this young seed, called ponkh, which is immediately harvested. 

Here is a Healthy Ponkh Snack, which requires no cooking. Just toss the tender seeds with a few seasonings and a dash of lemon juice, and you have a mouth-watering snack that none can resist. 

Healthy Ponkh Snack, No CookingHealthy Ponkh Snack, No Cooking

Here is a Ponkh Chila, which is very different from the regular besan chila that you usually make. The addition of ponkh gives it a very nice, succulent mouth-feel. 

It is very important to cook these chilas on a high flame, and also to relish them immediately after preparation. 

Ponkh Chila RecipePonkh Chila Recipe

Ponkh snacks

One interesting way to cook ponkh is as bhajiyas. The ponkh is mixed into a batter with besan and seasonings and deep-fried till crisp. 



It is important to deep-fry the Ponkh Bhajiya on a medium-slow flame to get a fabulous taste and super crispy mouth-feel. If you can lay your hands on ponkh, don’t miss this recipe.

Ponkh Bhajiya, Hurda SnackPonkh Bhajiya, Hurda Snack

Here is a Ponkh Chila, which is very different from the regular besan chila that you usually make. The addition of ponkh gives it a very nice, succulent mouth-feel. 

It is very important to cook these chilas on a high flame, and also to relish them immediately after preparation. 

Health Benefits of Ponkh

• Ponk is commonly eaten with the hull, which retains the majority of the nutrients. 
• The plant is very high in fiber with a fairly high protein level as well. 
• The fiber in it will help in the slow release of sugar in the blood and also help control cholesterol levels. 
• Ponk is gluten-free, an attractive alternative for wheat allergy sufferers.
• It also is packed with a few minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. 

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    Recipe# 7421

    06 December, 2024

    308

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 7422

    06 December, 2024

    196

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 7424

    06 December, 2024

    350

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 7425

    06 December, 2024

    283

    calories per serving

  • ponkh chilla recipe | healthy hurda pudla | ponk pancake | with 19 amazing images.This ponkh chilla is … More..

    Recipe# 401

    06 December, 2024

    134

    calories per serving

    308

    calories per serving

    ponk bhel recipe | hurda bhel | tender jowar bhel | sorghum bhel | with 12 amazing images.ponk … More..

    196

    calories per serving

    In Gujarat, farmers who grow jowar or white millet keep watching their crops in the winter to spot … More..

    350

    calories per serving

    ponk bhajiya recipe | ponk pakora | ponk fritters | hurda bhajji | with 15 amazing images.When ponk … More..

    283

    calories per serving

    healthy ponkh snack recipe | hurda recipe | quick homemade ponkh snack | Indian snack no cooking recipe … More..

    134

    calories per serving

    ponkh chilla recipe | healthy hurda pudla | ponk pancake | with 19 amazing images.This ponkh chilla is … More..

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