Panjiri Laddu

Servings:
Preparation time: 18-20 minutes.
Binding laddu time: 1 minute(each)
Total time: 21 minutes.

In our homes, “Panjiri Laddu” holds a special significance during the auspicious festival of Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna.

This traditional sweet is lovingly prepared as a part of the bhog (offering) for the Lord Krishna. According to belief, Panjiri is one of Lord Krishna’s favorite, its wholesome ingredients symbolises nourishment, purity, and devotion.

The laddus are offered to the idol of baby Krishna during midnight puja, and later distributed as Prasad among family members and guests.

The preparation of Panjiri Laddu during Janmashtami is a cherished tradition passed through generations.

The aroma of roasting flour in ghee, the crunch of Gond (edible gum), dry fruits and the sweetness of Rock Sugar Powder (Mishri) create a festive atmosphere in the house. In my childhood, often mother and grandmother worked together in the kitchen to prepare it in large quantities, while children eagerly waited to taste the first laddus after the midnight aarti. These were the moments of togetherness, devotion, and celebration.

Ingredients:

Wheat Flour: 150 gm (1 cup)
Rock Sugar Powder (Mishri)/Sugar Bura: 1/2 cup
Sesame Seed: 3 tablespoon
Poppy Seed: 2 tablespoon
Dry coconut: 1/4 cup
Makhane (Fox Nut): 1 cup
Cashew Nut: 1/2 cup
Almond: 1/4 cup
Pistachios: 1/4 cup
Walnut: 1/4 cup
Edible Gum: 1/4 cup
Green Cardamom powder: 5-6 no.
Ghee (clarified butter): 1/2 cup

Preparation:

Heat 3 tablespoon of ghee in a fry pan; fry edible gum on medium flame, when puffed, take it out. After bringing to room temperature crush it, keep aside.
Put 1 tablespoon of ghee roast makhana on medium low flame, coarsely grind after bringing to room temperature, keep aside.
Put 1 teaspoon of ghee; roast almond, walnut, pistachio, cashew nut, sesame seed, coconut and poppy seeds one by one, keep aside.
Blend roughly all (almond, walnut, cashew pistachio).
Heat remaing ghee; add wheat flour, stir fry on medium low flame
for about 7-8 minutes or till it gets golden in colour.
Let it cool to room temperature; add green cardamom powder.

Method:

Transfer all ingredients into mixing bowl. Mix all things properly.
Take one handful mix, shape the mixture in laddu by using your hand; depending upon size of laddu 15 to 20 laddu will be ready.
Decorate with rose petal delicious laddu is ready.
“Panjiri Laddu” is ready to offer to the God.