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Chhena Panki

Chenna mixture sandwiched between banana leaves and pan cooked. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Chhena Panki

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 list for Chhena Panki

  • 1 cup Chenna
  • 4 Banana leaves
  • 20-25 Pistachios
  • 3 tablespoons Raisins
  • 1 teaspoon Saffron (kesar)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • for greasing ghee 1 teaspoon +

Method

  1. Cut discs from banana leaves using a large cookie cutter.
  2. Take chhena in a bowl.
  3. Sliver pistachios and add alongwith raisins, soaked saffron and honey and mix well.
  4. 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.
  5. Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a non-stick pan. Place pankis on top and sear for a minute. Flip and sear form another side till done.
  6. Serve immediately.
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