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Panjiri/kasar (sukha prasad for satya-narayan pooja)

Servings:
Dry in the sun time: 30 minutes.
Dry roast time: 10-12 minutes.
Preparation time: 2-3 minutes.
Frying time: 10 minutes.
Total time: 25 minutes.

About three months ago, I was in my hometown and my family had the Sri Satya- Narayan pooja there. This pooja is performed in India’s in all states; more often in the states like Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh.

It is said that this pooja brings peace, prosperity and happiness in our life. Different types of fruits, panchamrit and panjiri are offered to the god.

That day my co-sister prepared the panjiri with whole wheat, I love that preparation and taste is awesome.

Here is the recipe of Panjiri/kasar (sukha prasad for Sri Satya-Narayan pooja).

This recipe is very good for school going children and kids also enjoy as daily tit- bit.

Ingredients:

Wheat: 150 gm (1 cup)
Jaggery: 100 gm
Melon seed: 3 tablespoon
Sesame seed: 2 tablespoon
Dry coconut: 2 tablespoon
Ghee (clarified butter): 3 tablespoon

Preparation:

Wash the wheat in running water, dry into sun for half an hour to remove the wetness of the wheat.dry roast the wheat on low flame, let it cool and grind it into mixer grinder on medium speed for a couple of minute to prepare course aata, keep aside
Chop dry coconut into small pieces, keep aside.

Method:

Heat 2 tablespoon of ghee in a fry pan, add sesame seed, melon seed and chopped coconut, sputter for few seconds.
Add prepared Aata; stir fry on medium low flame for about 7-8 minutes or till it gets golden in colour, finish off with remaining ghee. Let it cool to room temperature; add green cardamom powder and Jaggery.
Transfer it to pooja plate and Garnish with dry fruits or as per your choice.
Panjiri/kasar (sukha prasad for satya-narayan pooja) is ready to offer to the God.