Dhaniya Panjiri and Panchamrit are two sacred and traditional offerings prepared especially during Janmashtami, fasting days, and auspicious Hindu rituals. Dhaniya Panjiri is made by slow-roasting whole coriander seeds, nuts, makhana, coconut, and magaz in ghee, creating a fragrant, nutritious mixture believed to cool the body and aid digestion. Panchamrit, meaning “five nectars,” is a divine blend of milk, curd, sugar, honey, and ghee, enriched with nuts and finally blessed with fresh Tulsi leaves. Together, these two preparations symbolise purity, nourishment, and spiritual significance, making them essential items in puja prasad.
For Dhaniya Panjiri:
1 cupGhee
250 gSabut Dhaniya
100 gAlmonds & Cashews
250 gMakhana
100 ggrated Dry Coconut
50 gMelon Seeds
250 gPowdered Sugar
1 tspElaichi Powder
For Panchamrit:
200 mlMilk
100 g Dahi
50 gSugar
50 gHoney
10 g Ghee
20-30 gDry Fruits
4-5Tulsi Leaves
10 gMakhana