Dhaniya Barfi or Panjiri

Name: Dhaniya Barfi or Panjiri
Total time: 600 s
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup dhaniya/coriander powder; 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup water; 1/2 desiccated coconut; 1/2 tsp cardamom powder; 1 tsp ghee

Sanchita Mittal @sm_thechef

Delhi

#Janmashtami
The preparation of this sweet is a must
on the festive occasion of lord Krishna’s birthday, janmashtami, as per the rituals. This barfi is made out of grinded coriander, coconut powder, and sugar.
Dhaniya barfi is first offered to lord Krishna on janmashtami.

Sanchita Mittal @sm_thechef

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Ingredients

10 minutes

10 servings

1 cupdhaniya/coriander powder
1 1/4 cuppowdered sugar
1 cupwater
1/2desiccated coconut
1/2 tspcardamom powder
1 tspghee

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Steps

10 minutes

1

First of all heat a wok and dry roast the dry coriander powder. It will take around 5-6 minutes or until your get the aroma. Keep aside
2

Now dry roast the Dessicated coconut and keep aside.
3

Heat a wok, add 1 tsp ghee.
4

When the ghee melts, add sugar, 1 cup of water. Mix well.
5

Add all roasted ingredients to the sugar mixture and mix well. Switch off the flame immediately.
6

You will get a thick paste like that of burfi.
7

Pour the mixture on a greased plate.
8

Tap the plate lightly from all sides.
9

Allow it to set at room temperature for about half an hour.
10

Prasad is ready
11

Cut the set mixture into pieces and offer the dhaniya burfi to Lord Krishna.