Pansachi bhakari( jackfruit rava cake)

 

🍰 Jackfruit Cake – Goan Traditional Delight

A beloved Goan breakfast treat, Jackfruit Cake is soft, mildly sweet, and infused with the tropical richness of ripe jackfruit. Made with rava, jaggery, and coconut, it’s perfect with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

🧑‍🍳 Servings: 3 People

⏱️ Cooking Time: 30–45 minutes

👩‍🍳 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

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🧾 Ingredients

1. Jackfruit pulp – as needed
2. Idli Rava (semolina) – 3 cups
3. Grated jaggery – 1 cup (adjust to taste)
4. Grated coconut – ½ cup
5. Cashew nuts – a handful
6. Chopped almonds (badam) – as desired
7. Salt – to taste
8. Pure ghee – 2 tsp + more for greasing
9. Water – as required for batter consistency

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🔪 Method

Prepare the Jackfruit Pulp

Blend the ripe jackfruit in a mixer until smooth. Set aside.

Roast the Rava (Optional)

Heat 2 tsp ghee in a pan and roast the rava till light golden and aromatic. (You can skip roasting if preferred — as in today’s version.)

Mix the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine:

• Jackfruit pulp
• Idli rava
• Grated coconut
• Grated jaggery
• Salt
• Chopped dry fruits
• Add water gradually to form a thick, pourable batter. Mix everything thoroughly.

Grease the Vessel

Grease a pressure cooker or idli container with ghee.

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🍯 Baking Options

Option 1: Pressure Cooker Method

• Pour the batter into the greased cooker.
• Place it on a small burner over low flame without the whistle.
• Cook for 45 minutes, then add 1 tbsp ghee along the sides and cook for 15 minutes more.
• Cool completely, loosen the sides with a knife, and unmould.

Option 2: Idli Cooker with Banana Leaf

• Line the idli steamer with greased banana leaves and pour in the batter.
• Steam on low flame for 20 minutes. Check doneness with a knife. If needed, steam for another 10–15 minutes.
• Let it cool before slicing.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Slice and serve with tea or coffee. Garnish with grated coconut and more chopped dry fruits for a festive touch!