Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Serves
4
Vegetarian
Yes
Ingredients
- •¼ tbsp Peanut, Shelled and slightly crushed
- •2 tbsp Walnuts, slightly crushed
- •2 tbsp White sesame seeds
- •2 tbsp Poppy seeds
- •2 tbsp Watermelon seeds
- •2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
- •2 tbsp Flax seeds
- •⅓ tbsp Jaggery
- •2 tsp Ghee
Method
- 1Roast sesame seeds, poppy seeds, watermelon seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds in a nonstick pan/ kadhai over a medium burner, swirling constantly, until lightly toasted, and set aside in a big bowl.
- 2Roast the peanuts and walnuts for 2-3 minutes on low heat, then set them aside in the same bowl.
- 3To make a smooth paste, melt ghee in a pan, then add jaggery and water and stir to combine (takes about 3 - 4 minutes). Once the jaggery has dissolved, reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 2 - 3 minutes.
- 4Stir in the roasted seeds-nuts mixture until everything is combined into a smooth, thick mass. Over a low flame, stir everything together for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- 5Pour the mixture in a greased tray or thali. Cut into cubes with a greased knife. Allow to cool before making pieces. Store in a cool dry container
Chef's Notes
This sweet comes with the traditionality of Indian cuisine, filled with the goodness of nuts and seeds to provide wholesome nourishment and health
The immune-boosting and brain-protective omega 3 fatty acids found in walnuts and flax seeds improve the quality of this simple and healthy meal.