Make Poppy Seeds Panjiri on Janmashtami: On the holy occasion of Janmashtami, worshiping Lord Krishna and fasting have special importance in every household. On this day, devotees keep fast for the whole day and celebrate the birth anniversary of Bal Gopal with great pomp at 12 o’clock in the night. The tradition of offering food to Lord Krishna is also very special. It is believed that Lord Krishna is very fond of sweet and nutritious dishes. In such a situation, poppy seed panjiri is a great option, which is easy to make and is also beneficial for health.
Ingredients required for poppy seed panjiri
150 grams semolina
Half a bowl of poppy seeds
50 grams of coconut powder
200 grams powdered sugar or powdered sugar
50 grams makhana
50 grams of gum
50 grams of almonds
150 grams desi ghee
50 grams of cashew nuts
2 teaspoons cardamom powder
Method of preparation
First of all, heat desi ghee in a pan and fry the gum in it. The gum will swell and become crispy. Now add poppy seeds to the same ghee and fry them on a low flame till they turn golden, and keep them aside. After this, lightly fry the coconut powder and take it out. Similarly, roast cashews, almonds, and lotus seeds, and keep them aside.
Now fry the semolina in the remaining ghee till it turns golden. When all the ingredients cool down a little, grind the dry fruits coarsely. Keep in mind that the dry fruits should not be completely powdered; crush them lightly. After this, mix all the roasted things – semolina, poppy seeds, coconut, dry fruits, and powdered sugar – well. Finally, add cardamom powder and make the mixture even more fragrant.
Speciality
Poppy seeds panjiri is not only a favorite offering to Lord Krishna, but it also gives energy and strength to the body. This dish becomes a nutritious prasad for those who observe fast. It can also be made in advance and kept safe for many days.
On this Janmashtami, you too can easily prepare poppy seed panjiri at home and offer it to Kanha and get his blessings.