| has gloss | eng: Ponk (Gujarati પૌંક) as it is popularly known in Surat, India and surrounding areas is a variety of roasted millet available only in this part of the world. Ponk is usually available only during colder winter months, from November through February. Peak season in December and January. Due to technological advances it is available even in late October and early March. Ponk is delivered from the area around of Hazira to local stalls in Surat city. This dry millet is then roasted under charcoal and are beaten out from the soft shelling. Ponk should be green in color and soft as a gelatin dessert. |
