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Panjiri Recipe

Published: Feb 21, 2021 · Modified: Feb 21, 2021 by Shweta Arora · This post may contain affiliate links

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Panjiri is a traditional North Indian sweet dish made from wholewheat flour, ghee, powdered sugar, and nuts. This delicious and nutritious winter food is also served as prasad during Janamashtami and postpartum healing food to new mothers.

Here is how to make Punjabi Panjiri recipe with step-by-step pics and video!

Bowl on Panjiri garnished with sliced almonds on a wooden board

The first time I had Panjiri was when my MIL made it after my delivery as postpartum food.

I now make her recipe during winters as a snack for kids (and even us) as it is so healthy and delicious and stays good at room temperature for weeks.

Panjiri and a warm glass of milk make a quick, easy and nutritious breakfast or snack and my kids love it too!

During the afternoon slump, I like to pop a tablespoon or two of this deliciousness as a quick pick-me-up food. Satisfies those dessert cravings too!

Here are some other sweet and nutritious breakfast recipes that we love - Sooji Halwa and Eggless Wholewheat Banana Oatmeal Muffins

What is Panjeeri

Panjeeri or panjiri is an Indian sweet made by roasting whole wheat flour (Atta) in ghee.

This roasted flour is then loaded with tons of powdered and roasted dry fruits, sweetened with sugar, and flavored with cardamom powder and dry ginger.

Since its main base is whole wheat flour called "atta" in Hindi, it is also called Atta Panjiri or aate ki panjiri.

Panjiri is usually dry and crumbly in texture and great as breakfast or snack with some cup of chai or glass of milk or even as dessert after your meal!

It can also be made as Panjiri Ladoo by binding using more ghee.

Uses and health benefits

Panjiri is highly nutritious with many benefits due to the addition of nuts, seeds, and ghee. It is mainly used as

  • Postpartum food for new mothers to help them heal, recover their strength, and also boost their milk supply. 
  • Winter food in North India to keep the body warm during the cold months.
  • Prasad during Krishna Janmashtami or Satyanarayan Vrat Katha. 
  • Healing food to boost immunity, help soothe sore muscles, lubricate joints, and reduce body aches.

Now, that we know about the uses and health benefits of Panjiri, let's see how to make it!!

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for Panjiri in bowls on wooden surface

Whole Wheat flour - This is the main base for this recipe. I'm using regular atta (whole wheat flour) that we use to make roti or chapati.

Ghee - I prefer using homemade ghee as it is a key ingredient that not only makes the dish nutritious and healthy but also gives it a rich flavor so don't recommend replacing it.

Nuts - I've used a combination of almonds (whole and sliced), cashews, walnuts, and makhana (fox nuts or Phool makhana). You can also add pistachios, pecans, raisins.

Edible gum - This is known as Gondh in Hindi. You can skip it if you don't have it but it is highly nutritious so recommend adding it. It is easily available in most Indian stores and online.

Sugar - I've used granulated sugar that I powdered using my grinder. Alternately you can also use powdered jaggery.

Don't recommend using confectionery sugar as that has cornstarch in it.

Spices - I prefer using cardamom powder and dry ginger powder (known as soonth) for that warmth of flavor.

Other - I haven't used these but you can if you have these available.

  • Seeds - flax seeds, poppy seeds, and musk melon seeds, roast and grind them (optional) before adding.
  • Kamarkas (sage herb or flame of the forest) - Add very little 1-2 tablespoon since it is slightly on the bitter side but known to help reduce pain so recommended for a new mom or for someone who is healing.
  • Dry grated coconut - roast and add.
  • Other spices - ajwain (carom seeds) and sauf (fennel seeds)

Step by Step Method

Roasting Nuts

Steps for roasting nuts for making Panjiri

1 - Heat a clean dry pan on medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon ghee to it. Stir in Makhane (puffed lotus seeds, fox nuts) and roast stirring continuously until crispy and golden. Transfer onto a plate to cool. 

2 and 3 - Add another 1 tablespoon ghee and stir in the edible gum (gondh) and roast stirring continuously until they are puffed. Uncooked gum will stick to your teeth so ensure they are properly puffed. Transfer onto a plate (we transferred makhane) to cool. 

3 - 6 Dry roast the almonds, cashews, and walnuts one after another until crispy approximately for a minute and remove them on the same plate to cool. 

Steps for roasting cashews and walnuts and whole wheat flour for making Panjiri

Roasting Whole-wheat flour 

Wipe down the pan to remove any particles. 

7 and 8 - Add the remaining ghee to the pan and once its hot, add the whole wheat flour. 

Steps for roasting wholewheat flour for making Panjiri

9 - Mix well and cook on medium low heat stirring continuously. 

10 - Roast for 10-15 mins until the color changes to golden brown and its aromatic. 

11 - The mixture will go from dry crumbly to a soft lumpy texture.

12 - Another test to check if atta is done is it will start leaving ghee from sides and gets shiny. 

Turn off the heat at this point but continue stirring the mixture for another 5 mins until the heat cools off otherwise the atta will burn. 

Take it off he heat and allow to cool for 10-15 mins. 

Grinding the Nuts 

Once the roasted nuts have cooled down, grind them.  

Grind makhane and edible gum to a fine consistency while the nuts to a coarse consistency for some texture.

Assembling Panjiri 

Steps for adding roasted nuts, sugar and spices for assembling Panjiri

13 and 14 - To assemble the panjiri, add the ground nuts, makhane and gum to the roasted whole-wheat flour. Mix well. 

15 - Once the mixture is almost cooled down, add the powdered sugar, cardamom powder, dry ginger powder, and mix again, break any lumps if any so that everything gets well incorporated. The addition of sugar will lighten the color slightly. 

16 - Add some sliced almonds for garnish and texture. Allow to cool completely and store airtight container. 

Side view of bowl on Panjiri garnished with sliced almonds on a wooden board

Recipe Tips

Use good quality ingredients and ensure the nuts are not old/stale or taste or smell spoilt (rancid).

Ghee is a key ingredient. Don’t skimp on it as it will make the panjiri very dry. 

Roast the ingredients on medium-low heat, stirring consistently for best result. High heat will cause the ingredients to burn and spoil the recipe. 

The purpose of roasting whole wheat flour is to ensure it is rawness is cooked off so don’t rush this step, roast on medium-low heat only.

Flour can burn easily so make sure to keep stirring it and not walk away while roasting it. Even after the heat is turned off, roast it for few mins until cool to prevent it from burning.

Use powdered granulated sugar or jaggery (gud). Making a powder helps it mix better with the flour and brings them both to the same consistency making panjiri melt in the mouth!!

Panjiri is a winter food, but can be consumed in summer too! I would skip edible gum (gondh), and ginger powder for the summer months which is known to generate heat to keep body warm. 

I prefer some texture to my panjiri so I like to keep the nuts coarse consistency, you can grind them fine especially if you are making it for kids.

Adjust sweetness to your preference and feel free to use the nuts of your choice and what is available to you. 

If you are making it for a new mom, recommend adding kamarkas, and ajwain along with the rest of the ingredients.

Frequently asked questions

How to store Panjiri

Allow the panjeeri to cool completely and then store in a clean, dry and air-tight jar (container).

How long does Panjiri last?

Panjiri if it is stored right can last up to 1-2 months at room temperature. It can also be frozen for longer use. Thaw until at room temperature and then use.

How to eat Panjiri

Panjiri can be served as a snack or breakfast with a glass of milk or chai. Eat Panjiri in moderation since it's calorie-rich and nutrient-dense. A little goes a long way! Since it is known to produce generate heat to keep the body warm, it so should be eaten with care and as advised by the doctor during pregnancy.

More Indian dessert recipes

  • Shrikhand
  • Besan Ladoo
  • Rasmalai Recipe
  • Sabudana Kheer (Tapioca Pudding)
Panjeeri served in two white bowls with spoons on side

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Bowl on Panjiri garnished with sliced almonds on a wooden board

Panjiri Recipe

Shweta Arora
Panjiri is a traditional North Indian sweet dish made from wholewheat flour, ghee, powdered sugar, and nuts. This delicious and nutritious winter food is also served as prasad during Janamashtami and postpartum healing food to new mothers.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 665 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour atta
  • ½ cup ghee
  • ½ cup powdered granulated sugar or powdered jaggery, adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ¼ cup cashews
  • 2 tablespoon walnuts
  • 2 tablespoon sliced almonds
  • ½ cup Fox nuts Phool makhana or makhane
  • ⅛ cup edible gum gondh
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon dry ginger powder Soonth, optional adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Roast and grind the nuts

  • Heat a clean dry pan on medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon ghee to it.
  • Stir in Makhane (puffed lotus seeds, fox nuts) and roast stirring continuously until crispy and golden. Transfer onto a plate to cool.
  • Add another 1 tablespoon ghee and stir in the edible gum (gondh) and roast stirring continuously until they are puffed. Transfer onto a plate (we transferred makhane) to cool. Uncooked gum will stick to your teeth so ensure they are properly puffed.
  • Dry roast the almonds, cashews, and walnuts one after another until crispy approximately for a minute and remove them on the same plate to cool.
  • Once the roasted nuts have cooled down, grind them. Grind makhane and edible gum to a fine consistency while the nuts to a coarse consistency for some texture.

Roast whole-wheat flour

  • Wipe down the pan to remove any particles.
  • Add the remaining ghee to the pan and once it's hot, add the whole wheat flour. Mix well and cook on medium-low heat stirring continuously.
  • Roast for 10-15 mins until the color changes to a golden brown and it's aromatic.
  • The mixture will go from dry crumbly to a soft lumpy texture.
  • Another test to check if atta is done is it will start leaving ghee from sides and gets shiny.
  • Turn off the heat at this point but continue stirring the mixture for another 5 mins until the heat cools off otherwise the atta will burn. Take it off the heat and allow it to cool for 10-15 mins.

Assembling Panjiri

  • To assemble the panjiri, add the ground nuts, makhane, and edible gum to the roasted whole-wheat flour. Mix well.
  • Once the mixture is almost cooled down, add the powdered sugar, cardamom powder, dry ginger powder, and mix again, break any lumps if any so that everything gets well incorporated.
  • Add some sliced almonds for garnish and texture (optional). Allow to cool completely and store airtight container.

Notes

  • Use good quality ingredients. Ensure the nuts are not old/stale or taste or smell spoilt (rancid).
  • Ghee is a key ingredient. Don’t skimp on it as it will make the panjiri very dry. 
  • Roast the ingredients on medium-low heat, stirring consistently for best result. High heat will cause the ingredients to burn and spoil the recipe. 
  • The purpose of roasting whole wheat flour is to ensure it is cooked properly and its rawness is gone. So don’t rush this step, roast on medium-low heat only.
  • Flour can burn very easily so make sure to keep stirring it and not walk away while roasting it. Even after the heat is turned off, roast it for few mins until cool to prevent it from burning.
  • Use powdered granulated sugar or jaggery (gud). Powder consistency helps mix better with the flour making panjiri melt in the mouth!!
  • Panjiri is a winter food, but can be consumed in summer too! I would skip edible gum (gondh), and ginger powder for the summer months which is known to generate heat to keep the body warm. 
  • I prefer some texture to my panjiri so I like to keep the nuts coarse consistency, you can grind them fine especially if you are making it for kids.
  • Adjust sweetness to your preference and feel free to use the nuts of your choice and what is available to you. 
  • If you are making it for new mom, recommend adding kamarkas, and ajwain along with rest of the ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
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