Panjeeri Easy Home Recipe:
Panjeeri is a traditional Pakistani powerhouse snack, cherished for its health benefits and rich, nutty flavor. Made with roasted whole wheat flour, ghee, nuts, seeds, and warming spices, it’s especially valued for postpartum recovery, boosting immunity, and enhancing strength.
This easy homemade Panjeeri recipe uses simple ingredients to create a nutrient-dense treat perfect for all ages. Whether as a winter remedy or daily supplement, Panjeeri is a delicious way to support overall wellness.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Yields: Approx. 800g – 1 kg
🌿 Best For: Immunity, energy, postpartum recovery, winter nourishment
Ingredients of Panjeeri:
Base Ingredients:
🔹 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
🔹 1/2 cup semolina (suji)
🔹 3/4 to 1 cup desi ghee (clarified butter)
Dry Fruits & Nuts:
🔹 1/2 cup almonds (chopped or crushed)
🔹 1/2 cup walnuts (crushed)
🔹 1/4 cup pistachios (optional)
🔹 1/4 cup melon seeds (char magaz) or sunflower seeds
🔹 2 tbsp dry coconut flakes (or grated fresh, lightly roasted)
🔹 2 tbsp edible gum (gondh), crushed (optional but great for strength)
🔹 2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus khus) (optional)
Spices & Sweetener:
🔹 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
🔹 3/4 to 1 cup powdered sugar (or more, depending on flavor)
🔹 A pinch of nutmeg powder (jaifal) (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Roast the Edible Gum (If using)
🔹 Heat 2–3 tbsp ghee in a pan on a low flame.
🔹 Crushed gondh should be fried until it swells and turns golden. Remove it and crush it further using a rolling pin.
Step 2: Roast Dry Fruits
🔹 In the same pan, add a little more ghee if needed.
🔹 Lightly roast almonds, walnuts, pistachios, coconut, and melon seeds until they’re aromatic and slightly golden. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Roast Semolina (Suji)
🔹 Add semolina to the pan and roast on low heat in 1–2 tbsp ghee until it turns light golden and emits a nutty aroma.
🔹 Set aside.
Step 4: Roast Whole Wheat Flour
🔹 Now add more ghee (around 4–5 tbsp) and roast the whole wheat flour on low to medium-low heat.
🔹 Keep stirring constantly to avoid burning. The flour will darken and give off a roasted, nutty fragrance. This may take 12–15 minutes.
Step 5: Combine All Ingredients
🔹 Once the flour is well roasted, add the roasted semolina, dry fruits, edible gum, and coconut.
🔹 Mix everything thoroughly.
🔹 Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly (but not completely).
Step 6: Add Cardamom and Sugar
🔹 Once the mixture is warm—not hot—add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and nutmeg (if using).
🔹 Mix well until evenly combined.
Storage:
🔹 Let it cool completely.
🔹 Keep at room temperature in an airtight jar during storage.
🔹 In colder climates, it keeps for three to four weeks during the winter; in warmer climates, it should be refrigerated.
Serving Suggestions:
🔹 Take two to three teaspoons daily with warm milk or herbal tea.
🔹 Ideal for new mothers, children, the elderly, or anyone needing an energy boost.
🔹 Excellent as a breakfast addition or midmorning snack.
Health Benefits of Panjeeri:
🔹 Strengthens bones and muscles
🔹 Boosts immunity and energy levels
🔹 Supports postpartum recovery
🔹 Keeps the body warm in winter
🔹 Aids digestion with fiber-rich ingredients
