Pinni Recipe
Pinni RecipePinni is a traditional Punjabi sweet that is made with wheat flour, ghee, and jaggery. It is a popular sweet that is often served during Lohri and other festivals. Pinni is a sweet and nutty treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Pinni is a sweet and nutty treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. The combination of the wheat flour, ghee, and jaggery gives it a rich and delicious flavor that is sure to be loved by everyone. It is a traditional sweet that is often enjoyed during festivals like Lohri and makes a perfect gift for family and friends.Here is a step-by-step process to make Pinni Recipe at home:
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat Flour
- 1/2 cup ghee / clarified butter
- 1/2 cup jaggery / gur crushed
- 1/4 cup almond / badam pistachios and cashews
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour, ghee and mix well until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Add the crushed jaggery to the mixture and knead it into a smooth dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, take a small ball of dough and roll it out into a small disc shape.
- Garnish it with chopped nuts and press them gently into the dough.
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and place the disc on it.
- Cook it on both sides until it turns golden brown.
- Once done, take it off the heat and let it cool.
- Once cooled, crush the pinni into small pieces and serve.
Notes & Tips
Notes for Pinni Recipe
- You can adjust the amount of jaggery according to your preference.
- You can also add some milk to make the dough more pliable.
- Pinni can also be shaped into small balls instead of discs.
- Pinni can also be garnished with chopped fruits like mango, strawberry and so on.
- Pinni can also be made with a mixture of wheat flour and besan (gram flour) for a unique texture.
- Pinni can also be flavored with other spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves instead of cardamom to give it a different taste.
- To make Pinni more moist, you can add some milk or yogurt to the dough before kneading it.
- To make a vegan version of Pinni you can use vegan ghee or coconut oil instead of traditional ghee, and use jaggery or any other vegan sweetener instead of sugar.
- Pinni can also be made with a mixture of wheat flour and semolina (suji) for a different texture.
- Some people also add some khoya or condensed milk to the dough to make it more rich and creamy.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Pinni Recipe
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
444
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
160
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
26
g
29
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
3
IU
0
%
Vitamin B1
0.2
mg
13
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
2
mg
10
%
Vitamin B5
0.2
mg
2
%
Vitamin B6
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin C
0.03
mg
0
%
Vitamin E
2
mg
13
%
Vitamin K
1
µg
1
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
60
mg
15
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.