Dhaniya ki Panjiri

Dhaniya ki Panjiri is a falahari dish especially made for Krishna Janamashtami as Prashad. Here is how to make this delicious Dhaniya Ki Panjiri at home for Janamashtami Prasad.

Dhaniya ki Panjiri is a popular sweet dish which is served as a prasad and is even relished during fasts or Vrat. In India, we love to celebrate festivals and occasions with joy and vigour.

Janmashtami is one such festival when we celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna and serve various delicacies to him in his honour. Dhaniya Panjiri is also served to the Lord on Janmashtami.

Prepared using ghee, dhaniya or coriander powder, dry fruits, coconut and powdered sugar, this dish makes the festivities more divine and spiritual. These days, Dhaniya ki Panjiri is also available ready made in most of the supermarkets.

However, since my childhood, I have always seen my mom preparing it at home will all divinity and joy. Having fond memories of celebrating festivals with my mother, I make sure to make Dhaniya Panjiri at home, every year along with Panchamrit for Janamashtami! By doing so, I feel satisfied that the naivedhyum of this Panjiri is pure and is suitable to be served as a prasad.

Salutary and delicious Dhaniya Ki Panjiri can be also consumed every day after consuming your meals. Shared as follows, is a simple recipe for preparing Dhaniya Panjiri or Panjiri Prasad at home.

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Dhaniya ki Panjiri Recipe

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Dhaniya Ki Panjiri

Dhaniya Panjiri is a falahari dish especially made for Krishna Janamashtami as Prashad. Here is how to make this delicious Dhaniya Ki Panjiri.

Course Vrat Recipe

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 113 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Ghee plus 1 tbsp
• 2 cups Dhaniya powder
• 1/2 cup Makhane
• 10-12 Cashew nuts crushed
• 10-12 Almonds Crushed
• 1/2 cup Dry coconut Grated
• 1/2 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan.
2. Fry the cashew nuts and almonds till slightly browned.
3. Remove from ghee and keep aside.
4. In the same ghee, roast the makhane till crisp.
5. Remove from the pan and grind coarsely.

6. Heat 1/4 cup ghee in a pan.

7. Add coriander powder and roast on low heat till fragrant and browned. ( Approximately 8-10 minutes )
8. Keep stirring constantly.
9. Add the roasted cashew nuts, almonds and makhane.
10. Remove from heat and let cool.
11. Once the mixture is cooled completely, add the powdered sugar and grated coconut and mix well.
12. Store the panjiri in an air tight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Dhaniya Ki Panjiri

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 14mg5%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 38mg1%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Sugar 7g8%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 3mg0%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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