Chhena Panki

Sweetened chhena mixed with saffron, pistachios, and raisins is steamed between ghee-brushed banana leaves. A delicate, fragrant treat with a hint of caramelised crispness. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 12 Aug 2019 in Recipes Bengali

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Main Ingredients	Chenna, Banana leaves
Cuisine	Bengali
Course	Snacks and Starters
Prep Time	16-20 minutes
Cook time	11-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients

1 cup chenna
4 banana leaves
20-25 pistachios
3 tablespoons raisins
1 teaspoon saffron (kesar)
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ghee + for greasing

Method

Cut discs from banana leaves using a large cookie cutter.
Take chhena in a bowl.
Sliver pistachios and add along with raisins, soaked saffron and honey and mix well.
Grease banana leaves with ghee. Place some chhena mixture on one side and spread evenly. Bring the other half over and fold into a crescent-shaped panki. Discard the excess mixture.
Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a non-stick pan. Place pankis on top and sear for a minute. Flip and sear from another side till done.
Serve immediately.

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