Panji
Veg
Vegan
A nutritious Goan dish made with red amaranth leaves, spiced with coconut, and served as a wholesome side.
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | rice flour |
| 1 cup | jaggery |
| 1 cup | water |
| 1 cup | coconut milk |
| 1 teaspoon | cardamom powder |
| 1 tablespoon | ghee |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 In a saucepan, combine jaggery and water. Heat until the jaggery dissolves completely, then strain to remove impurities.
- 2 In a large bowl, mix rice flour with the jaggery syrup, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- 3 Add coconut milk, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 4 Heat ghee in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- 5 Pour the mixture into the pan and cook, stirring continuously, until it thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
- 6 Transfer the thickened mixture to a greased plate or tray and flatten it evenly.
- 7 Allow it to cool and set before cutting into desired shapes.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can add a handful of roasted nuts to the mixture before setting it.