Goan Ponk (Fresh Sorghum Breakfast)

Name: Goan Ponk
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Goa)
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh tender ponk (sorghum kernels) or substitute fresh corn kernels; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 2 green chillies, chopped; 8 curry leaves; Â¼ tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp coconut oil; Lemon juice; Salt to taste

🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional 58. Goan Ponk recipe

⏱️5 minPrep

🔥15 minCook

🕒20 minTotal

🍽️3Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Goan Ponk

Steam ponk (8 mins, high heat): Steam fresh sorghum kernels until just tender.
Tempering (3 mins, medium heat): Heat coconut oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, chillies.
Combine (3 mins, medium heat): Add steamed ponk to tempering. Add turmeric, salt. Toss well.
Serve: Finish with lemon juice and fresh coriander.

📖 Cultural notes

Fresh ponk is a seasonal winter specialty in Goa, available Decemberâ€“January when sorghum is harvested â€” street vendors in Margao and Panaji sell steamed ponk in newspaper cones as a beloved seasonal breakfast snack. ---

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