Alsi Ki Pinni
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Alsi Ki Pinni is a traditional and highly nutritious winter sweet from Punjab, known for its immense health benefits and warming properties. This recipe features roasted flaxseeds (Alsi) ground into a fine powder and blended with whole wheat flour, pure desi ghee, and jaggery (Gud). Enriched with edible gum (Gond) and a lavish assortment of nuts like almonds and walnuts, these energy balls are a powerhouse of Omega-3 fatty acids and minerals. In Punjabi households, these are prepared in large batches during the peak of winter to boost immunity and provide sustained energy. The texture is grainy and rich, with a deep nutty aroma that is comforting and wholesome. Serve as a morning health supplement or a tea-time treat.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Roasting flaxseeds on low heat is mandatory to prevent them from becoming bitter.
- Ensure the wheat flour is roasted patiently until it reaches a deep brown color for the most authentic flavor.
- The pinnias must be rolled while the mixture is warm; once cold, the mixture becomes too crumbly to hold shape.
- Adding a little dry ginger powder (saunth) enhances the medicinal and warming properties of the sweet.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 pinni (45g))
180 kcal
4g
12g
22g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.