Phenika, Phenikā: 5 definitions
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Phenika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaPhenika (फेनिक) or Phenikā refers to one of the miscellaneous dishes mentioned in the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.
(Ingredients of Phenika): samita, śakaṭa (a mixture of rice flour, ghee and water), ghee and sugar.
(Cooking instructions): Make long, thin pieces from samita kneaded with ghee. These pieces are placed by the side by side on a wooden slab. Knead them all together with a kneading device in such a manner that a single rounded disc is formed. Then this disc is cut with a knife in such a way that the pieces remain together. Knead again the cut pieces and smear them with mixture of śakaṭa (a mixture of rice flour, ghee and water). Each pieces must be mixed together to make a ball. Spread these balls in such a way that a spherical disc is formed. This circular disc, when fried in ghee, develops multiple layers. Finally sprinkle sugar mixed with fragrant ingredients over it. This preparation is called phenikā.
In the same manner we can prepare godhūmaphenikā from wheat flour and māṣaphenika from black gram flour. The manner of preparation of phenika resembles ‘Parottaḥ’ a popular Indian dish in many ways. But the notable difference in between the two is that the former is cooked in oil while the latter is heated in the pan.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPhenikā (फेनिका).—f. A kind of sweetmeat; L. D. B.
See also (synonyms): pheṇī.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPhenikā (फेनिका).—f.
(-kā) 1. Froth arising from treacle. 2. A kind of sweetmeat called Patty. “khājā” . E. phena foam, kan added, fem. form.
Phenikā can also be spelled as Pheṇikā (फेणिका).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryPhenikā (फेनिका):—(kā) 1. f. Froth of treacle.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 9 - The Procedure for Naivedya < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]
Chapter 23 - Lohāsura Devastates Dharmāraṇya < [Section 2 - Dharmāraṇya-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 166 - The Details of Sāvitrī Pūjā < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)