Panjiri is an awesome food in winters and has the following benefits
- Its Good for new mom’s ( helps boost milk supply)
- It is rich in nutrition
- Kid friendly
- Soothes joint pains
- Anti-inflammatory
One of the most precious treasures are the recipes that have been tradition and handed over from generations. My mom knows that there is nothing that can beat Panjiri at the energy value; 1TBSP of Panjiri and that should take care of him and us too. Traditionally eaten during winter to give you warmth and strength.
How do I make kids excited about Panjiri?
Panjiri can be converted in to a Ladoo / ball as well to excite the kids. This ladoo can be eaten easily by the kids and they will certainly enjoy it after the first bite.
Like I mentioned above as well, nothing beats the traditional and authentic recipes that have been handed over by our parents. I am sure you may have some traditional recipes as well. Do share them in the comments section below.
What is Panjiri?
Panjiri is a dry and sweet snack prepared during winters. The nutritional supplement is made from whole-wheat flour, fried in sugar and ghee and packed with dried fruits, nuts and at times edible gum or gond. Panjiri induces heat in the body and aids in aches and pains that are typically caused during winters.This Panjiri is a high on calories but also high protein sweet dish and is treated as a nutritional supplement.
You don’t have to underestimate your cooking skills so surprise yourself and your family with this great tasting and perfect winter delight. Just follow this simple recipe and prepare the heart warming and delicious panjiri.
Diabetic and patients with cholesterol should avoid ghee and sugar. They could replace the sugar with dates or any other natural sweetener. It is better to eat it during winters, because it has a warm nature and requires a lot of water intake. Panjiri benefits are mostly due to the nuts and fiber present in it.
Tip For making Delicious Panjiri
- Ghee is vital in Panjiri. Be generous with it. It’s what makes the Panjiri easy to eat and digest. Too little ghee makes panjiri a bit dry and hard to down.
- The key to roasting everything well is to keep the heat at medium or below and be patient with it. You want to remove any rawness from the ingredients so that it brings out the flavor and health-giving properties. But over-roasting will cause the nuts, seeds, etc. to become bitter.
- Try not to over-process the nuts and edible gum once they’re roasted. If you blend them too long, you’ll get a nut-butter consistency. For panjiri, we want a grainy consistency.
What are the benefits of ingredients in Panjiri?
- Gum Arabic (Helps uterus contract, warming, source of fibre, pre-biotic)
- Ground Fennel seeds (Anti-spasmodic, warming, antiseptic, promotes milk flow)
- Ground Cardamom seeds (Anti-spasmodic, warming, antiseptic)
- Pumpkin/Melon seeds (Protein, essential fatty acids, minerals)
- Almonds, pistachios, cashews (Protein, essential fatty acids, minerals)
- Jaggery (unrefined sugar, warming, helps clear mucous, minerals)
- Ghee (Clarified Butter, fat soluble vitamins)
- Whole Wheat Flour/semolina (Fiber, protein, potassium, B-vitamins, vitamin E)
