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Panjiri

Recipe by Chitra Ahluwalia Pal of New York, US

Winter Dish dedicated to my father, who is best in cooking sweets, desserts like this.

Ingredients vegetarian 4 servings


    • 2 cups of whole wheat flour
    • 1 cup of desi ghee ( clarified butter)  / oil
    • 2 cups of almonds and cashew nuts chopped roughly
    • 1 cup of sugar or use sugar free - then ½ cup
    • ½ cup of raisins

    Directions

    1. In a non stick pan add clarified butter / desi ghee /  oil
    2. Add the Whole wheat flour when the oil becomes little hot
    3. Keep heat on low flame.
    4. Keep on stirring the wheat flour until it turns golden brown.
    5. When the color changes to golden brown that means it is ready. Remove it from the flame
    6. Add almonds and cashews to the mixture and stir it.
    7. Let the mixture cool down and serve.
    8. This dish is very nutritious for pregnant woman and kids but You can serve otherwise also with tea or coffee in cold winters.

    Comments

    Chitra Ahluwalia Pal

    Chitra Ahluwalia Pal

    Thanks Rabz, yes my dad is very proud of me. I love your recipes would like to try some.

    Chitra Ahluwalia Pal

    Chitra Ahluwalia Pal

    Hi Shabana, You can add sugar after step 5, when teh wheat flour changes color. If we will add before sugar tends to burn quickly. I hope you enjoy. Thanks, Chitra

    shabana

    hi chitra u r can u pls tell me when to add suger.tc

    rabz

    rabz

    Hi Chitra I have never tried panjiri with wheat flour I've always had it with Semolina and I love it and ate it even wen I am not pregnant,lol. I will try your method. your dad is lucky to have u I am sure.Thanks.