Authentic Punjabi Pinni with Warm Almond Milk
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of traditional Punjabi pinni, packed with wholesome whole wheat flour, aromatic desi ghee, and crunchy nuts. Served alongside a steaming glass of spiced almond milk, it is a truly heartwarming winter treat.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Punjabi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat half of the desi ghee in a heavy-bottomed kadai on low heat and fry the edible gum (gond) until it puffs up. Remove and crush it coarsely.
2
In the remaining ghee in the same kadai, add the whole wheat flour and roast it continuously on low-medium flame until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
3
Add the chopped nuts and melon seeds to the roasting flour during the last five minutes so they get lightly toasted.
4
Turn off the heat and allow the flour mixture to cool down slightly until it is warm to the touch.
5
Mix in the powdered jaggery, crushed gond, cardamom powder, and nutmeg powder, ensuring everything is thoroughly combined.
6
Shape the warm mixture tightly into medium-sized round balls (pinnis) using your palms.
7
In a separate saucepan, gently heat the milk with a pinch of saffron until warm and fragrant.
8
Serve the rich Punjabi pinnis alongside the warm, spiced almond milk.
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
1 cup pure desi ghee
1 cup powdered jaggery or boora sugar
1/2 cup mixed chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, and pistachios)
2 tablespoons edible gum (gond)
1 teaspoon green cardamom powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
2 tablespoons melon seeds (magaz)
4 cups whole milk for serving
A pinch of saffron strands
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.