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Dhaniya Panjiri & Panchamrit
– Traditional Prasad for Janmashtami and Puja

37 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
16
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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.

Ingredients

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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

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Description - Step 1

Roast Coriander

Add a small amount of Ghee to a pan. Add the Whole Dry Coriander Seeds and roast them on a low to medium flame until aromatic and slightly darker. Once roasted, remove and let them cool down completely.

37 minutes
Step 1
Coriander Seed Panjiri and Panchamrit Served for Janmashtami Puja 1
Roast Coriander
00:08
Step 2
Coriander Seed Panjiri and Panchamrit Served for Janmashtami Puja 2
Grind Coriander
00:14
Step 3
Coriander Seed Panjiri and Panchamrit Served for Janmashtami Puja 3
Roast Nuts and Seeds
00:15
Step 4
Coriander Seed Panjiri and Panchamrit Served for Janmashtami Puja 4
Assemble the Panjiri
00:25
Step 5
Coriander Seed Panjiri and Panchamrit Served for Janmashtami Puja 5
Combine the Five Nectars
00:36
Step 6
Coriander Seed Panjiri and Panchamrit Served for Janmashtami Puja 6
Garnish and Final Mix
00:43
Step 7
Coriander Seed Panjiri and Panchamrit Served for Janmashtami Puja 7
Add Tulsi
00:46

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve the Dhaniya Panjiri in a small brass, silver, or earthen bowl for an authentic festive touch. Pour the Panchamrit into a clean puja katori or copper vessel and place a few Tulsi leaves on top for a sacred presentation.

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Pairing Instructions

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Enjoy the Panjiri alongside a spoonful of chilled or room-temperature Panchamrit. It pairs beautifully with any fasting meal or festive thali during puja rituals.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Garnish the Panjiri with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a few roasted makhana pieces. For the Panchamrit, add 1–2 fresh Tulsi leaves and a few tiny nut bits just before serving.

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