Ingredients – 2 cups whole wheat flour – 1 cup jaggery (grated) (a healthier alternative to sugar) – 1 cup ghee (use homemade or organic for better quality) – 1/2 cup almonds (chopped) –
– 1/4 cup cashews (chopped) – 2 tablespoons edible gum (gond) – 1 tablespoon flaxseeds (optional, for added nutrition) – 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
Instructions 1. Roast the Gond – Heat 1-2 tablespoons of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. – Fry the edible gum (gond) on low heat until it puffs up. – Remove it from the pan and crush it into a coarse powder once cooled.
Roast the Flour – In the same pan, add the remaining ghee. – Add the whole wheat flour and roast on low heat until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. This step may take 20-25 minutes, so stir continuously to avoid burning.
Add Nuts and Seeds – Add chopped almonds, cashews, and flaxseeds to the roasted flour. – Stir for another 2-3 minutes to toast the nuts lightly.
Incorporate Jaggery – Remove the pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. – Add grated jaggery and cardamom powder to the warm flour mixture. Mix thoroughly until the jaggery melts and combines evenly.
Add the Crushed Gond – Mix the crushed gond into the mixture for additional crunch and health benefits.
Shape the Pinnis – While the mixture is still warm, take small portions and roll them into round balls (pinnis). If the mixture feels too dry, add a bit more melted ghee.
Cool and Store – Let the pinnis cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Enjoy Daily – Have one or two pinnis daily with warm milk or as a snack for a nutritious energy boost.