Panjiri
Indulge in the wholesome and nutritious taste of Panjiri, a traditional Indian sweet made from roasted whole wheat flour, ghee, and a mix of nuts and seeds, sweetened with jaggery. Often enjoyed during the winter months and postpartum period for its warming properties and energy-boosting ingredients, Panjiri is rich in essential nutrients and flavours. With its crumbly texture and aromatic blend of spices like cardamom, Panjiri makes for a delightful and healthy snack. Savor this classic treat, perfect for celebrations or as a daily nutritional boost, bringing the goodness of tradition to your table.
Equipment
- Vessel
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Plate
Ingredients
- ½ cup Ghee
- ¼ cup Almonds
- ¼ cup Cashews
- ¼ cup Edible Gum
- 1 cup Wheat Flour
- 2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
- 2 tbsp Melon Seeds
- ¼ cup Raisins
- 1 cup Lotus Seeds
- 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 2 tbsp Dry Ginger Powder
- ½ cup Grated Jaggery
Instructions
- Take a vessel and heat ½ cup Ghee on medium flame.
- Lower the flame and fry ¼ cup Almonds until they are crunchy. Collect in a plate.
- Now fry ¼ cup Cashews until crunchy. Collect in the plate.
- Now fry ¼ cup Edible Gum until they are crunchy and pinkish in colour. Collect in a plate.
- Add 1 cup Wheat Flour and roast in the ghee until it cooks half. It took 3 minutes.
- Now add 2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds, 2 tbsp Melon Seeds, ¼ cup Raisins and 1 cup Lotus Seeds, Mix it and roast on low flame until they are crunchy. It took 3 minutes.
- Turn off the flame and remove the vessel. Keep stirring for 3 more minutes.
- Now add 1 tsp Cardamom Powder, 2 tbsp Dry Ginger Powder and fried Almonds and Cashews. Mix it gently.
- Now mash fried Edible gum and mix it in the mixture.
- Add ½ cup Grated Jaggery and mix it. Mix with hands thoroughly. Panjiri is Ready.
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Notes
Can add coconut powder for more taste and nutrition. Serve as a prasad.