Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Mung dal flour | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Fennel seeds | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Ghee | 78 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery, grated | 78 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Warm the ghee in a heavy pan and add the mung dal flour.
- Roast over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes aromatic and evenly golden.
- Add the chopped almonds, fennel seeds 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)
Mung 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 Mung Panjiri
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (49g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 454 kcal | 224 kcal |
| Protein | 16.2 g | 8.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 55.3 g | 27.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | 9.6 g |
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 10.0 g |
| Calcium | 118.0 mg | 58.3 mg |
| Iron | 6.20 mg | 3.06 mg |
| Magnesium | 147.6 mg | 72.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 262.2 mg | 129.5 mg |
| Potassium | 983 mg | 486 mg |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 1.96 mg | 0.97 mg |
| Copper | 0.65 mg | 0.32 mg |
| Manganese | 0.71 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Selenium | 5.1 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.0 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 136.3 µg | 67.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.45 mg | 1.21 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6.8 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.38 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.23 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.65 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 383.5 µg | 189.4 µg |
| Choline | 66.7 mg | 32.9 mg |
