Panjeeri (Whole Wheat, Nut & Edible Gum Ladoo)
A traditional North Indian postpartum sweet of roasted whole wheat, edible gum, nuts and jaggery — dense calories and protein to support recovery.
Total Time
30 min
Serves
15 people
Calories
150 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber2 g
- Iron0.8 mg
Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour – 1 cup
- Edible gum (gond), fried and crushed – 1/4 cup
- Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews), chopped – 1/2 cup
- Desiccated coconut – 2 tbsp
- Ghee – 1/2 cup
- Jaggery, grated – 1/2 cup
Instructions
- 1
Heat ghee in a heavy pan; fry edible gum pieces until they puff up, then crush coarsely.
- 2
In the same ghee, roast whole wheat flour on low heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden.
- 3
Add chopped nuts and desiccated coconut; roast 2 more minutes.
- 4
Turn off heat, mix in crushed gond and jaggery while the mixture is still warm.
- 5
Once cool enough to handle, shape into small ladoos. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber2 g
- Iron0.8 mg
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