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    Home » Recipes » Indian Sweets » Dhaniya Panjiri

    Dhaniya Panjiri

    Published On:August 9, 2020 By:Ruchi

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    On the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, prepare a wholesome and nutritious Dhaniya Panjiri that is loaded with healthy nuts and comes together in just 15 minutes. 

    As a bonus, it’s gluten-free and vegetarian. Can be vegan too!

    Dhaniya Panjiri for Janmashtami in a bowl

    What is Dhaniya Panjiri?

    In this term, Dhaniya Panjiri, Dhaniya in Hindi translates to Coriander seeds, and Panjiri is a nutritional sweet made with wheat flour. 

    Since this panjiri is prepared a prasad ~  an offering made to a Hindu deity, we swap the wheat flour with coriander seeds. 

    This Dhaniya panjiri ~ aromatic naivedyam or sweet prasad (offering) is often prepared on the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.

    What is Krishna Janmashtami? 

    Krishna Janmashtami, also called Krishnashtami or Gokulashtami, is a festival dedicated to Lord Shri Krishna. 

    Gokulashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Shri Krishna on the eighth (Ashtami) day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September).

    Many people observe fast on Janmashtami, and sweet delicacies are prepared with milk and curds that baby Krishna loved. 

    Devotional bhajans in praise of Lord Krishna mark the celebration of this festive occasion all over Northern India. 

    Dhaniya Panjiri in a bowl garnished with rose petals

    DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REGULAR PANJIRI AND DHANIYA PANJIRI!

    Regular panjiri also referred to as Dabra, is an excellent winter treat. This super-food is prepared with ghee, coconut, wheat flour, semolina, and loaded with chock-full of healthy nuts.

    It contains gluten, and therefore, it’s not recommended during the fasting period/vrat.

    Whereas, dhaniya panjeeri is prepared with coriander powder, sugar, and toasted nuts.

    It’s gluten-free and perfect as prasad/offering. People who observe fast on Krishna Janmashtami can consume this panjiri throughout the day.

    Dhaniya Panjiri for Janmashtami ingredients

    Ingredients required for Dhaniya Panjiri!

    My mom-in-law was the one who introduced me to this simple and easy panjiri. Dhaniya panjiri

    Since then, it has been a tradition in my house to have dhaniya panjiri on Krishna Janmashtami.  This panjiri recipe include pantry ingredients such as- 

    » Coriander powder – this is the star ingredient. It’s gluten-free and perfect as an offering. Coriander powder lends a warm and earthy aroma to this panjiri. 

    » Powdered sugar or boora – to sweeten our panjiri. Dhaniya panjiri

    » Desiccated coconut – use the very fine ground coconut for this recipe. Iron-rich coconut boosts the taste of panjiri and gives it a pleasant, nutty flavor.

    » Dry nuts – such as Phool Makhane or foxnuts, golden raisins, slivered almonds, chaar magaz or melon seeds, and cardamom powder ~ lends a subtle, aromatic crunch. 

    » Ghee – a must-have to roast the coriander powder. You can use coconut oil too. 

    Janmashtami Dhaniya Panjiri  in a plate garnished with rose petals and pistachios

    How to make Dhaniya Panjiri?

    1. Heat ghee in a pan. Add phool makhane and toast until crisp and light brown. 

    2. Remove from pan and set aside. Dhaniya panjiri

    3. Add raisins to the same pan. Toast until light brown. 

    4. Remove from heat and set aside. 

    Toast dry nuts in ghee

    5. Add some more ghee to the same pan. 

    6. Add coriander powder. Dhaniya panjiri

    7. Roast the coriander powder on medium-low heat. Keep stirring as it gets burned quickly.

    8. Cook the coriander powder for 10-12 minutes or until fragrant and a deep dark brown color is attained. 

    How to make Dhaniya Panjiri for Janmashtami

    9. Remove the pan from heat. 

    10. Add coconut powder. Dhaniye ki panjiri

    11. Stir in powdered sugar.  Dhaniye ki panjiri

    12. Add toasted phool makhane, raisins, slivered almonds to the panjiri. 

    Add sugar to panjiri

    13. Add chaar magaz.  Dhaniye ki panjiri

    14. Stir in cardamom powder. 

    15. Keep mixing until everything is well incorporated.

    16. Dhaniya panjiri is ready for prasad (offering). 

    Dhaniya Panjiri is ready

    Cooking tips to make the best Dhaniya Panjiri!

    » Taste your nuts before toasting. Rancid nuts will spoil the whole recipe. 

    » Foxnuts and almonds will take longer to toast as compared to raisins. So keep a watchful eye while tasting the nuts. 

    » Toast the foxnuts, raisins, and almonds until they start to turn golden. Don’t let them get any darker. 

    » Bitter taste in Panjiri? If coriander powder is not roasted well, it will leave a slightly bitter taste. The key to avoiding bitter taste is to cook the coriander powder until it turns darker in shade and begins to emit a nutty aroma.

    » Feel free to add 1/2 cup of crumbled mawa to the panjiri, but again that is optional. The original Dhaniya panjiri recipe doesn’t call for mawa; it’s made without mawa. But if you opt to add mawa, adjust sugar to 1/2 cup.

    » What is Chaar Magaz? Chaar Magaz seeds are the combination of four seeds, namely watermelon seeds, pumpkin seeds, cantaloupe seeds, and almonds. These seeds are loaded with protein, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins like niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, and vitamin B6.

    » Want to make it vegan? Substitute ghee with coconut oil.

    How to make Dhaniya Panjiri

    Planning to make Jhula on Krishna Janmashtami?

    This Janmashtami create a jhula (swing) for Lord Krishna from easy-to-find materials that you probably have laying around the house.

    You don’t have to head out to buy all the fancy stuff.

    Just explore your closets, drawers, and collect all the crafty material like colorful laces, beads, jewels, and some decorative fabric flowers.

    Search for all your gift ribbons, wrappers, shimmery clothes, and create a beautiful jhula with whatever you have on hand.

    Bring out your innovative ideas and be creative. Follow this link on how to make Jhula.

    How to make jhula for Krishna Janmashtami

    HAPPY JANMASHTAMI TO ALL !!

    I hope you like this simple recipe.  Dhaniye ki panjiri

    Let me know in the comments if you try Dhaniya Panjiri. Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries, and I would be happy to answer them.

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    Dhaniya Panjiri

    Author : Ruchi
    On the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, prepare a wholesome and nutritious Dhaniya Panjiri that is loaded with healthy nuts and comes together in just 15 minutes. As a bonus, it’s gluten-free and vegetarian. Can be Vegan too!
    4.17 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 10
    Calories 126 kcal

    EQUIPMENT

    • Cooking Pan
    • Silicone Spoon

    INGREDIENTS
     

    • 1 cup Coarsely pounded coriander seeds (sukha dhaniya)
    • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons extra Powdered Sugar
    • ½ cup Desiccated Coconut
    • 7-8 pieces of Phool Makhane (lotus seeds or foxnuts)
    • 1 tablespoon Golden Raisins/Khismish
    • 1 tablespoon Slivered Almonds
    • 1½ teaspoons Chaar Magaz (Melon seeds)
    • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
    • 3 tablespoons Ghee
    US Customary – Metric

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Heat ghee in a pan. Add phool makhane and toast until crisp and light brown. Remove from pan and set aside. 
    • Add raisins to the same pan. Toast until light brown. Remove from heat and set aside. 
      Roast Raisins
    • Add some more ghee to the same pan. Add coriander powder. 
      Roast Coriander powder
    • Roast the coriander powder on medium-low heat. Keep stirring as it gets burned quickly.
    • Cook the coriander powder for 10-12 minutes or until fragrant and a deep dark brown color is attained. 
      Roasted Coriander Powder
    • Remove the pan from heat. Add coconut powder and powdered sugar.
      Add Coconut powder and powdered sugar
    • Add toasted phool makhane, raisins, slivered almonds, cardamom powder, and chaar magaz to the panjiri. 
    • Keep mixing until everything is well incorporated.
      Mix all ingredients
    • Dhaniya panjiri is ready for prasad (offering). 
      Serve Dhaniya Panjiri

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    RECIPE NOTES

     
    Cooking tips to make the best Dhaniya Panjiri
     
    » Bitter taste in Panjiri? If coriander powder is not roasted well, it will leave a slightly bitter taste. The key to avoiding bitter taste is to cook the coriander powder until it turns darker in shade and begins to emit a nutty aroma.
     
    » Feel free to add 1/2 cup of crumbled mawa to the panjiri, but again that is optional. The original Dhaniya panjiri recipe doesn’t call for mawa; it’s made without mawa. But if you opt to add mawa, adjust sugar to 1/2 cup.
     

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
    Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided above is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. These numbers should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietician.

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    Comments

    1. Pooja Maloo says

      August 31, 2021 at 4:45 am

      Hey – cooked some panjiri yesterday. The flavors came together beautifully, and dhaniya wasn’t overwhelming. Thanks for the recipe!

      Ps. I did cut down on ghee to suit my palate.

      Reply
      • Ruchi says

        September 8, 2021 at 7:44 am

        Thank you for the feedback, Pooja.
        Glad you liked it. 😊

        Reply
    2. Manasvi Patel says

      August 20, 2020 at 11:28 pm

      5 stars
      I tried making Panjiri for the first time. It turned out so so delicious.. My husband loved it too.. 😀
      Thank you Ruchi… 🙂

      Reply
      • Ruchi says

        August 21, 2020 at 9:02 am

        Thank you for your kind words.
        So glad you liked the recipe, Manasvi. 😊

        Reply
    3. Darshana says

      August 18, 2017 at 7:42 pm

      What is Char Maga? Is it magatari na biya?

      Reply
      • Ruchi says

        August 19, 2017 at 9:47 am

        Yes Char Magaz or melon seeds are also referred to as magatari na biya.

        Reply
    4. Prerna says

      August 16, 2017 at 4:20 am

      Thankyou for the recipe.. I tried it for first time and it was yummy.. Everyone appreciated 🙂

      Reply
      • Ruchi says

        August 16, 2017 at 1:21 pm

        Pleasure is all mine.
        Thanks for sharing your experience with me. 🙂

        Reply

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