Panjiri is a tasty sweet, dry in texture, that is normally eaten during the winter season in North India. It has many nutritional benefits for the body. The dessert is made with whole wheat flour, ghee, dry fruits and edible gum. It can be stored in an airtight box and can be eaten as a snack while travelling too. In fact the practise is quite common. Panjiri can also be eaten by diabetic patients by replacing sugar with dates or any natural sweetener. The health benefits from nuts and fiber present in it are immense. Nutritional facts for 1 cup or 127 grams of panjiri NUTRITIONAL FACT MEASURE Calories Total fat 29 gm Cholesterol 58 mg Sodium 74 mg Potassium 286 mg Total carbohydrates 81 gm Dietary fiber 6.2 gm Sugar 38 gm Protein 8.9 gm Vitamin C 14% of Daily Value (DV) Calcium 3% of DV Iron 15% of DV Some health benefits of panjiri are: 1. Good for new mothers: Panjiri is said to be the healing food for mothers and should be eaten right after giving birth to provide the body with energy and nutrients. It also promotes the flow of breast milk and helps the uterus to regain normalcy after delivery by removing any excess liquid present in it. 2. Must eat in winters: The ingredients in panjiri like whole wheat flour, ghee, sugar and nuts help to keep the body warm from inside. It generates heat that can be used by the body to cure common colds. It is for this reason that one should consume panjiri during winters. 3.No specific harm to the body: The ingredients of panjiri are all healthy and full of nutrients and fiber. Consuming panjiri on moderate levels is associated with many benefits and hardly harms the body in any way.
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