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Dhaniya Panjari Recipe
Binjal Pandya

Dhaniya Panjari Recipe

Dhaniya Panjari is a famous Indian sweet mixture, served as a prasad that is often made during Hindu festive occasions and offered to God. Panjiri is a Ayurvedic sweet dish from the Indian subcontinent which is specially prepared for Krishna Janmashtami festival. It is an energy-dense mixture made with a combination of nuts, seeds and spices that is very addictive and delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5 -6
Course: Sweet
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Ghee + 2 tsp Extra
  • 1 cup Coriander Seeds/Dhaniya Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds/Saunf
  • 1 tsp Poppy Seeds/Khuskhus
  • 1-2 tbsp Grated Dry Coconut
  • 1-2 tsp Edible Gum/Gond Opt.
  • ½ Cup Makhana
  • 1-2 tbsp Chopped Almond & Cashew Nuts
  • 1-2 Tsp Chopped Dry Coconut
  • 1-2 tsp Raisin/Kismish
  • ½ Cup Powder Sugar/Bura
  • ½ tsp Cardamom Powder/Elaichi
  • 1 tsp Dried Rose Petals Opt.
  • For Garnishing
  • 1 tsp Sliced Pistachios
  • Few Leaves of Holy Basil/Tulsi

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan and add the foxnuts/makhana. Roast on medium flame until crispy.
  2. Remove foxnuts into a bowl and let cool completely, then crush lightly with hands and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tsp ghee in the pan, add chopped almonds-cashews, chopped coconut and raisins. Roast until golden brown. Remove this mixture into a bowl and set aside.
  4. Add 1 tbsp ghee to the same pan and heat it. Add coriander seeds, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, and edible gum. Roast for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add grated coconut and roast again until golden brown. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
  6. Transfer the coriander seed mixture to a mixer jar and blend into a coarse powder.
  7. Transfer the ground coriander mixture into a bowl. Add the roasted crushed foxnuts, roasted chopped nuts, powdered sugar, cardamom powder and rose petals. Mix everything together well using your hands.
  8. Garnish with sliced pistachios and holy basil leaves.
  9. Dhaniya Panjari is now ready to serve as prasad. Enjoy!

Notes

You can add roasted whole wheat flour if not observing a fast.
Add peppercorns while grinding for a spicy flavor.
Store in an airtight container, keeps fresh for 3-4 weeks.
Edible gum and rose petals are optional.