Introducing the Atte ki Pinni Recipe – a delightful dish from Punjab believed to be full of warmth and energy, perfect for cold, sluggish winters! India has so many varied cuisines, and there are even special dishes prepared for each season. Pinni, a traditional Punjabi sweet dish, holds a special place among them. Today, we will delve into the flavorful atte ki pinni recipe, made with whole wheat flour and desi ghee. Don’t be fooled by its dessert nature; this dish can still be wholesome and satisfying!
Atte ki Pinni Recipe
Ingredients:
- Whole wheat flour – 200 gm
- Ghee – 200 gm
- Grounded sugar – 200 gm
- Almonds crushed – 1 cup
- Musk melon seeds – 2 tbsp
- Edible gum – 1/4 cup
Method:
1. To begin preparing the atte ki pinni recipe, heat ghee in a pan or kadhai. Lightly fry the gum in the ghee. As the gum begins to puff up like popcorn, continue to fry on a low flame till cooked all the way on the inside. Keep aside.
2. In the same pan, add flour and keep stirring till it roasts to a brown color and gives off a nice aroma. Ensure that the flame is low to keep it from burning.
3. Add almonds and melon seeds. Add the fried gum and stir to mix. Turn off the flame, add sugar and mix thoroughly.
4. When the mixture cools down enough to handle with your bare hands, take small portions and roll them into balls. When done, keep the laddus aside to firm up nicely.
These Pinnis will last for weeks and even months if stored properly in an airtight container, making these a perfect travel snack. These make for a great snack on winter evenings after school and are also quite welcome in lunchboxes! With the nutrition of whole grain, nuts and seeds, this is one sweet dish you’ll be glad they’re eating!
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Kanika has a Masters in computer science and is now a stay at home mom to a cute little boy, Onish. She loves to cook and tries new and yummy recipes to get her fussy toddler to eat healthy
Atte ki Pinni
Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour - 200 gm
- Ghee - 200 gm
- Grounded sugar - 200 gm
- Almonds crushed - 1 cup
- Musk melon seeds - 2 tbsp
- Edible gum - 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pan or kadhai. Lightly fry the gum in the ghee. As the gum begins to puff up like popcorn, continue to fry on a low flame till cooked all the way on the inside. Keep aside.
- In the same pan, add flour and keep stirring till it roasts to a brown color and gives off a nice aroma. Ensure that the flame is low to keep it from burning.
- Add almonds and melon seeds. Add the fried gum and stir to mix. Turn off the flame, add sugar and mix thoroughly.
- When the mixture cools down enough to handle with your bare hands, take small portions and roll them into balls. When done, keep the laddus aside to firm up nicely.
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