Dhaniya Dry Fruit Panjiri | Janmashtami Special Prasad Recipe is a Falahari sweet recipe that is prepared during the Janmashtami festival as prasad. After a full day fast, at mid-night when people break the fast, first eat this special panjiri and then enjoy the food. 

What is dhaniya panjiri

It is a vegan, gluten-free, grain-free mildly sweet recipe. This dhaniya panjiri is very easy to prepare at home and ready within 15 minutes. The steps are similar as we make regular panjiri with wheat flour, only the exception is that we do not use any flour to make this dish. It mainly offers with panchamrit during the fast. Loaded with dry fruits dhaniya panjiri is very healthy for our digestive system.

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Every year, across India and abroad, Hindus celebrate one of their most significant festivals – Janmashtami. It is the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This festival is also known as Krishnashtami or Gokulashtami. On this auspicious day, people keep fast and worship Lord Krishna. Different types of sweets that are favourite to Krishna is prepare for puja. Dhaniya Panjiri is considered to be one of the most important prasad of janamshtami festival.

Ingredients used for making Dhaniya Dry Fruit Panjiri

Coriander seeds powder(dhaniya powder) – It is the main ingredient. I have used homemade roasted coriander seeds powder. Market bought coriander powder is very fine that ruined the overall texture of this dish.

Coconut flakes – Dried unsweetened coconut flakes are added. if you want you can add desiccated coconut powder.

Coconut oil – Ghee is used traditionally to make this recipe, I have added coconut oil to make it vegan but you can use ghee if you want. Overall coconut oil does not change the taste much.

Gond (Herbal gum)– After puffing up gond become light and crispy and give a crunchy taste while eating.

Dry fruits – I have used almonds, cashews, watermelon seeds and pista. You can also add other dry fruits like walnuts, pine nuts, makhana, raisins, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds according to your taste.

Jaggery powder– Jaggery is used to make it more healthy and rich in minerals. It provides sweetness to the panjiri.

Health benefits of coriander seeds

Coriander is a herb and spice very beneficial for our health. We consume it in the form of seeds, powder or fresh green leaves for a unique aroma and improves digestion.

1. They also help in lowering blood sugar levels.
2. Coriander seeds are rich in antioxidants properties and help in fighting inflammation in the body.
3. They also help in reducing LDL(bad cholesterol) and increase HDL(good cholesterol) and are beneficial for heart health.
4. Has antimicrobial properties that help in reducing certain infections and foodborne illnesses.
5. Coriander seeds are very helpful in improving kidney functions and treating urinary tract infections.
6. It is helpful in curing digestive problems like bloating, gastric, diarrhoea, nausea etc. Also improves metabolism.
7. Coriander seeds are good for weight loss as they reduce fat in the body.

Step by step preparation of Dhaniya Dry Fruit Panjiri

1. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil. Fry gond in it till they get puff up and become golden in colour. Transfer to a plate.

2. Crush it lightly and keep it aside.

3. Now add chopped dry fruits and roast them for 1-2 minutes. Then transfer to a plate.

4. Again add 1 tbsp coconut oil to the pan, add ajwain seeds, and roast them for 30-40 seconds. Add dhaniya powder and dry ginger powder. Roast it for 2-3 minutes. Let it cool down completely.

5. Now add roasted dry fruits, crushed gond and jaggery powder in the cooled dhaniya powder. Mix well. Store it in an airtight container.

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Tips and tricks

1. Roast all the ingredients on low-medium heat to avoid burning.
2. Use homemade dhaniya powder as the market bought is very fine and not gives a good taste.
3. For making dhaniya powder at home, dry roast coriander seeds for 4-5 minutes and then grind them coarsely in a grinder. Homemade dhaniya powder has a unique fresh aroma that enhances the taste.
4. Add jaggery powder to the dhaniya mixture only when it cools down completely otherwise, the jaggery will melt with heat and the taste of the panjiri is ruined. You can also increase or decrease the quantity. Other sugar alternatives like coconut sugar, mishri, brown sugar etc can also be added according to your convenience.

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