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.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).
Ingredients1 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
Method* 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.
* Add some more ghee to the same pan. Add 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.
* Remove the pan from heat. 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.
* Dhaniya panjiri is ready for prasad (offering).