Recipe for Panjiri
Panjiri is a traditional sweet dish from India, typically made with a mixture of whole wheat flour, sugar, ghee (clarified butter), and various nuts and spices. It is often used as a staple food during religious fasting periods and as a sweet snack. It is usually made into small balls or pieces and is often enjoyed with a cup of tea or milk. The exact ingredients and preparation method can vary depending on regional and personal variations.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
Instructions:
- In a large pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
- Add the whole wheat flour, semolina, fennel seeds, and cardamom powder to the pan and stir well to combine.
- Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Add the powdered sugar, chopped almonds, chopped pistachios, and raisins to the pan and mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and set them aside.
- Serve the Panjiri as a sweet snack or dessert.
Note: You can add or remove any ingredients as per your taste preference.
100g of Panjiri Nutrition information
Here is the general nutrition information for 100g of Panjiri:
- Calories: 464 Kcal
- Total Fat: 26.2g
- Saturated Fat: 11.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 32mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 53.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5g
- Sugars: 22.2g
- Protein: 7.9g
- Vitamin A: 0%
- Vitamin C: 0%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 8%
Note: The nutritional information may vary based on the ingredients used and the method of preparation.
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