Paknam
Manipuri savoury rice-flour pancake — thick batter made from fermented rice with black sesame, ngari, dried chilli, and seasonal herbs, poured onto a banana leaf and baked or steamed. Dense, aromatic, and deeply flavoured, it is the Manipuri festival bread.
Cuisines
Manipuri
Best for
Breakfast
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Banana Leaf |
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1 cup | Gram Flour |
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1 cup | Cilantro , chopped |
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1 cup | Fenugreek Leaf , fresh, chopped |
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1 cup | Spring Onion , chopped |
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1 cup | Bamboo Shoot , fresh, sliced |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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2 teaspoons | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 teaspoon | Baking soda |
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1 cup | Water |
Instructions
- 1 Clean the banana leaves and cut them into rectangular pieces of about 8x10 inches.
- 2 In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, coriander leaves, fenugreek leaves, spring onions, bamboo shoots, mustard oil, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and baking soda.
- 3 Gradually add water to the mixture and stir until you get a thick batter consistency.
- 4 Place a portion of the batter onto each banana leaf piece and spread it evenly.
- 5 Fold the banana leaf over the batter to form a parcel and secure it with a toothpick or kitchen string if necessary.
- 6 Heat a steamer and place the banana leaf parcels inside.
- 7 Steam for about 20-25 minutes until the batter is cooked through.
- 8 Remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly before serving.
Tips
Ensure the batter is not too runny; it should hold its shape when placed on the banana leaf.