Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Chickpea flour | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cashews, chopped | 40 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Additional cardamom | 0.5 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Ghee | 90 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery, grated | 82 g | Sweet · Heating |
| Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Warm the ghee in a heavy pan and add the chickpea flour.
- Roast over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes aromatic and evenly golden.
- Add the chopped cashews, additional cardamom and cook for two more minutes.
- Remove from the heat, cool until merely warm, and mix in the jaggery and cardamom.
- Break up any clumps and serve one small spoonful at a time.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (North Indian panjiri tradition)
Besan Panjiri is a dry roasted flour-and-ghee sweet traditionally served in small spoonfuls. Vata: take with warm milk if suitable. Pitta: moderate ghee and warming spice. Kapha: use a very small portion and reduce sweetener.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Besan Panjiri
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (51g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 486 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 14.4 g | 7.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 52.2 g | 26.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 3.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 12.8 g |
| Calcium | 44.4 mg | 22.8 mg |
| Iron | 5.10 mg | 2.62 mg |
| Magnesium | 129.1 mg | 66.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 228.2 mg | 117.2 mg |
| Potassium | 710 mg | 365 mg |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 22 mg |
| Zinc | 2.17 mg | 1.11 mg |
| Copper | 0.71 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Manganese | 1.02 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Selenium | 5.8 µg | 3.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 148.4 µg | 76.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.05 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Vitamin K | 9.5 µg | 4.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.30 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.08 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.14 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 260.7 µg | 133.9 µg |
| Choline | 8.7 mg | 4.4 mg |
