How to Make Traditional Panjiri for Janmashtami: Easy Recipe in Stainless Steel Cookware

Janmashtami, the auspicious festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, is incomplete without the preparation of delicious prasad offerings. Among the most cherished sweets made during this time is Panjiri, a nutritious and aromatic delicacy known for its health benefits and significance in Indian festivals. In this blog, we’ll guide you through making traditional Panjiri for Janmashtami using Vinod Stainless Steel Cookware. You’ll find the complete recipe, tips, and all you need to know about Panjiri, along with answers to the most searched questions.

Why Use Stainless Steel Cookware for Panjiri?

When preparing Panjiri, it’s important to use the right cookware to bring out the best flavors and maintain nutritional value. Stainless steel cookware is ideal for Indian cooking, especially when roasting flours and nuts, as it distributes heat evenly and preserves the taste of ingredients without any toxic residue. Vinod Stainless Steel cookware, trusted by home chefs for decades, ensures your festive sweets are as healthy as they are delicious.

Essential cookware for Panjiri:

• Stainless Steel Kadhai: For roasting flour, dry fruits, and seeds evenly.

• Stainless Steel Saucepan: Perfect for melting ghee.

• Mixing Bowls: To combine all ingredients.

• Kitchen Tools: Spatula or turner for continuous stirring.

All these are available in Vinod Steel’s Cookware Collection.

What is Panjiri and Why is it Made on Janmashtami?

Panjiri is a traditional North Indian sweet made from whole wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and a mix of dry fruits and seeds. It is offered as prasad during Janmashtami and is believed to provide strength, improve immunity, and aid digestion. Making Panjiri at home not only adds to the festive spirit but also ensures a healthy treat for your family.

Ingredients for Panjiri

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)

• 1/2 cup desi ghee

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar or jaggery

• 1/4 cup chopped almonds

• 1/4 cup chopped cashews

• 2 tbsp raisins

• 2 tbsp melon seeds (optional)

• 1/2 tsp powdered cardamom

• 2 tbsp dry coconut flakes (optional)

You can also add edible gum (gond) and makhana (fox nuts) for extra nutrition.

Step-by-Step Panjiri Recipe Using Stainless Steel Cookware

Step 1: Roast Dry Fruits

• In a Vinod Stainless Steel Kadhai, add 1 tbsp ghee and lightly roast almonds, cashews, raisins, and seeds. Remove and keep aside.
  
  

Step 2: Roast Flour

• Add the remaining ghee to the kadhai, then add whole wheat flour.

• Roast on a low flame, stirring continuously with a steel spatula, until the flour turns golden brown and aromatic. This takes about 10-12 minutes.

• Use a Vinod Stainless Steel Saucepan if you need to melt more ghee separately.

Step 3: Mix Ingredients

• Turn off the flame and let the roasted flour cool for 3-4 minutes.

• Add roasted dry fruits, coconut, cardamom powder, and powdered sugar (or jaggery).

• Mix everything thoroughly in a Mixing Bowl until well combined.

Step 4: Serve

• Transfer Panjiri to a serving bowl. Your homemade, aromatic Panjiri is ready for Janmashtami prasad!

Tips for Perfect Panjiri

• Always use stainless steel cookware for even roasting and best results.

• Keep the flame low to avoid burning the flour.

• Adjust ghee and sugar to taste.

• Add edible gum (gond) for extra crunch and nutrition.

• Store in an airtight Vinod steel container to keep it fresh.

Health Benefits of Panjiri

• Immunity booster: Rich in dry fruits and seeds.
  

• Good for digestion: Wheat flour and ghee aid metabolism.
  

• Energy-rich: Perfect as a healthy snack for kids and elders alike.
  
  

About Vinod Stainless Steel Cookware

Vinod Stainless Steel is India’s trusted cookware brand, offering a wide range of high-quality, durable, and toxin-free kitchen essentials. Their products are designed for modern Indian kitchens, ensuring healthy and safe cooking every time. Using Vinod cookware for festive sweets like Panjiri guarantees the perfect balance of taste, nutrition, and safety for your family.

Conclusion

Making Panjiri for Janmashtami is a beautiful way to honor tradition, nourish your loved ones, and celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth. By using Vinod Stainless Steel cookware, you ensure the purity and flavor of this festive delicacy. Don’t forget to explore Vinod’s full cookware collection for all your festive and everyday cooking needs!

FAQs about Panjiri for Janmashtami

1. What is the significance of Panjiri during Janmashtami?
Panjiri is offered as prasad to Lord Krishna and is believed to be a favorite sweet of the deity, symbolizing health and prosperity.

2. Can I use jaggery instead of sugar in Panjiri?
Yes, jaggery is a healthy substitute for sugar and adds a rich, earthy flavor to Panjiri.

3. Why should I use stainless steel cookware for Panjiri?
Stainless steel ensures even roasting, is easy to clean, and does not react with ingredients, preserving nutrition and taste.

4. How long can homemade Panjiri be stored?
If stored in an airtight steel container, Panjiri stays fresh for up to 2 weeks.

5. Can I add more dry fruits or seeds to Panjiri?
 Absolutely! You can customize Panjiri with your favorite nuts and seeds for added flavor and nutrition.