Panki ( Microwave Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2010
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Small rice pancakes steamed in-between banana leaves makes a great snack. The microwave version of the panki uses less oil compared to the conventional cooking method.
Panki ( Microwave Recipe) recipe - How to make Panki ( Microwave Recipe)
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Makes 12 pankis
1/3 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentil) flour
1 tsp curds (dahi)
2 green chillies , finely chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
oil for greasing
2 to 3 banana leaves (kele ka patta)
For Serving
green chutney
Method
- Main procedure
- Cut the banana leaves into rectangles approx. 100 mm. X 75 mm. (4" x 3"), grease one side with oil and keep aside.
- Combine all the ingredients for the panki in a bowl along with ¾ cup of water to make a thin batter.
- Place one banana leaf rectangle on a microwave safe plate with the greased side facing up.
- Spread 1½ tablespoons of the batter and place another leaf on top and press gently, taking care that the batter does not flow out of the leaf and is an even layer.
- Repeat to make 11 more pankis and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with green chutney.
- Handy tip :
- You may even arrange the pankis directly on the rotating tray.
Nutrient values per panki
| Energy | 21 cal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 2.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 8.1 mg |
| Sodium | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 11.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
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