East Indian Panmoris/ Patholis

Panmori is a traditional delicacy that embodies the rich flavours and cultural heritage. This sweet treat is made by encasing a fragrant coconut and jaggery filling in a delicate rice flour dough , which is then wrapped in aromatic turmeric leaves and steamed to perfection.

The combination of ingredients like grated coconut ,jaggery and cashew nuts ,flavoured with vanilla and cardamon powder ,results in a dessert that is both flavourful and comforting.

Ingredients

180 grams freshly grated coconut

40 grams raisins cut into small pieces

40 grams cashew nuts cut into small pieces

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

2 tablespoons clarified butter/ ghee

100 grams jaggery

Method

Step 1

Heat up the clarified butter in a pan, lightly fry the cashew nuts. Next , add the raisins and lightly fry.

Step 2

Add the grated jaggery and mix well. Once almost melted , add the grated coconut and stir fry on medium flame. Finally, add the vanilla essence. Keep aside.

For the rice paste :

Ingredients

225 grams of rice flour

300 grams of grated cucumber.

( Peel the skin, deseed and then grate , squeeze out the excess water)

2 tablespoons grated jaggery

60 grams of freshly grated coconut

1 teaspoon of cardamom powder

2 tablespoon clarified butter/ ghee

Method

Step 1

Heat up a pan or a vessel with clarified butter. Add the grated cucumber and stir fry on medium flame. Stir fry for at least 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the grated jaggery and mix well. Once almost melted, add the grated coconut and stir fry. After a minute add the cardamom powder.

Step 3

Incorporate the rice flour into the cooked cucumber mixture. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

Remove and keep aside.

Step 4

Add warm water gradually, till it can form a wet sticky dough.

Preparing the Panmori

Step 1

1 bunch of turmeric leaves

Wash well, dry and cut each leaf into half.

Step 2

With the help of a spoon , spread the paste evenly on the turmeric leaf. Wet the back of the spoon to spread it out evenly.

Step 3

Add the prepared coconut jaggery filling and close and seal the leaf from all sides.

Step 4

Steam for 15 to 20 minutes.