Panjeeri is a traditional South Asian dish best known for its nutritious ingredients (nuts, ghee) and energy-boosting properties. Given its high-energy content, Panjeeri is ideal for consumption during winters, as a post-workout snack or postpartum recovery.
You can use any nuts of your choice or even add dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, etc. You can also replace refined sugar with jaggery for a healthier option as well as additional benefits.
This recipe is also a part of the diet during postpartum specially in Pakistan and India. Simply have it with warm milk, as a topping on yogurt or even mixed with a power-packed smoothie, to restore nutrients and energy.
Recipe at a Glance
Nuts- Almonds, pistachios, cashew nuts, or any other nuts of your choice
Puffed Lotus seeds/ Fox Nuts/ Makhanay
Tragacanth Gum/ Gond
Yellow Lentil/ Moong Daal, optional
Desiccated Coconut
Semolina
Sugar, use jaggery instead
Saffron, optioanl
Clarified Butter/ Ghee
Step by Step Process
Blanch and peel the almonds and pistachios.
Fry every item one by one (except Gum) separately in clarified ghee.
Grind the Gum separately in coffee grinder.
Mix everything in one large bowl.
Grind well in food processor.
FAQs
What is the best way to eat Panjeeri?You can enjoy Panjeeri on its own as a snack or blend it into smoothies for that extra energy boost. You can also use it as a topping on yogurt, incorporate into your baking goodies or simply enjoy with warm milk.
What are the benefits of eating Panjeeri?Panjeeri is a highly nutritious snack as it includes nuts, which are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. It is often recommended for new mothers to help with postpartum recovery & lactation.Given its its high-energy content, Panjeeri is also ideal for consumption during winters or as a post-workout snack.
Serving Suggestions
You can enjoy Panjeeri on its own as a snack or blend it into smoothies for that extra energy boost.
You can also use it as a topping on yogurt, incorporate into your baking goodies or simply enjoy with warm milk.
Substitutions & Variations
You can use any nuts of your choice and even add dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, etc.
Instead of using refined sugar, you can use jaggery for a unique flavor and added benefits.
Storage and Make Ahead
You can store Panjeeri in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month, making it a convenient snack option.
Panjeeri
Panjeeri is a traditional South Asian dish best known for its nutritious ingredients (nuts, ghee) and energy-boosting properties.
Ingredients
100 grams Almonds
100 grams Pistachios
100 grams Cashew nuts
100 grams Puffed Lotus seeds or Fox Nuts (Makhanay in Urdu)
100 grams Tragacanth Gum 100 grams (Gond in Urdu)
100 grams Yellow Lentil (Moong Daal in Urdu)
25 grams Dessicated Coconut
200 grams Semolina
100 grams Sugar
A few strands Saffron
1/2 cup approximately Clarified Butter/ Ghee
Instructions
Blanch (one quick boil) and peel the almonds and pistachios.Fry everything one by one separately in clarified ghee as required.Grind the Gum separately in coffee grinder. Mix everything in one large bowl.Grind well in food processor. Cool.Store in air tight container.
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Recipe NamePanjeeri
Author NameNadia TariqPublished On 2024-04-02Average Rating