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Paknam

A steamed savory cake made with gram flour and herbs.

Paknam traditional recipe from manipur, india

Paknam

author
ByKavitha

Quick Info

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

  • Banana leaf → Foil

Ingredients

  • Gram flour
  • Herbs
  • Chili
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Mix batter.
  2. Wrap in leaves.
  3. Steam.

Tips & Variations

Steam well

Paknam - additional

You will love it

Paknam is a traditional manipuri steamed dish made from gram flour, herbs, and vegetables, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.

Serving: Serve warm.

Storage: Consume fresh

Tools Required

Steamer

FAQ

Is it fried?

No.

Vegan?

Yes.

Gluten-free?

Yes.

Healthy?

Yes.

Festive?

Yes.

šŸ“ From Our Kitchen

Paknam is oil-free and nutritious.

— Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen

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