Pinni, also known as atte ki pinni is an Indian sweet made with atta, edible gum, ghee, nuts and seeds. It is most commonly associated with the winter season. Seriously, I look forward to it all year!
Aate ki pinni (or atta ladoos) is a staple in North Indian households, especially in Punjab. My Mum picked up this recipe from a Punjabi friend and ever since, she has these pinni on rotation with other Indian winter warmer sweets.
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Ingredients
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Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) - The base of punjabi atta pinni recipe, atta provides a nutty flavour and coarse texture. It’s dry roasted on a low flame until it turns golden brown, releasing a delightful nutty aroma.
Besan - Aka chickpea flour or gram flour. Besan adds a nutty flavour and texture.
Desi Ghee - No aate ke ladoo is complete without lots of ghee! It adds richness, helps bind the mixture, and enhances the flavour. I use homemade ghee. Warm, melted ghee is incorporated into the pinni mixture.
Edible Gum (Gond) - Gond, when fried in ghee, puffs up and adds a delightful crunch. You can find it online or in Indian grocery stores.
Nuts and Seeds - Lots of nuts like cashew nuts, almonds, and raisins are added for a nutty flavour. Melon seeds enhance texture.
Green Cardamom Powder - This aromatic spice lends a refreshing flavour and balances the sweetness of the pinnis.
Jaggery - Sweetness can be adjusted based on personal preference.
Dessicated coconut - Adds delicious flavour.
Serving Suggestions
Pinnis are best enjoyed with a glass of warm milk such as saffron milk or as a dessert after meals. They can also be paired with other sweet dishes like peanut chikki or til chikki as a winter platter.
Storage
Store the pinnis in an air-tight container at room temperature. Properly stored pinnis can last for a long time, making them an ideal snack to prepare in advance.
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📖 Recipe
Pinni
Equipment
- 1 pan or kadai
- 1 Grinder
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cup whole wheat flour gehun ka aata
- 1 ½ cup ghee
- 2 cup jaggery or jaggery powder
- 2 tablespoon besan gram flour
- ¾ cup edible gum
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup cashew nuts
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup melon seeds
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut
Instructions
- In a pan, heat a few tablespoons of ghee on a medium flame. Fry the edible gum until it puffs up. Crush it into a coarse powder once it cools.
- In the same pan lightly roast the almonds, cashew nuts and melon seeds and coconut one by one.
- Once slightly cooled, coarse grind using coffee grinder.
- In the same pan add 1 cup ghee, keep low flame. Add besan and fry it for a couple of minutes.
- Then add the whole wheat flour and roast until it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Keep stirring to prevent burning.
- Once done, remove the flour in to a big bowl and mix crushed edible gum, nuts, seeds and desiccated flour. Mix well and keep it aside.
- Add remaining ghee in the same pan along with grated jaggery and allow to melt. Do not bring it to boil.
- Mix melted jaggery and flour mixture. Quickly combine everyhting using a spoon.
- Apply little ghee on your both palms. While the mixture is warm, take ¼ cup amount or small amount of the mixture in your hand and press firmly to shape into small balls or finger marks. Ensure they’re compact.
- Allow to cool them completely, before storing them.
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Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Share on Facebook Pin This RecipeNote – This recipe has been updated from our recipe archives with new images and content, but the recipe remains the same. First published in December 2013.
Hayley Dhanecha says
Atta pinni is my absolute favourite winter sweet and I look forward to making these every single year without fail, the slow roasted wheat flour and ghee with the puffed gond, almonds, melon seeds and cardamom all rolled together is SO GOOD and these look absolutely beautiful piled up on a platter as part of a festive mithai spread.
Javelin Warrior says
With central heat, warm clothes and readily available food, it's easy to forget that winters can be deadly and devastating to so many, even today. These ladoo sound like a marvelous way to help provide energy even on the coldest days...
Archana says
These look so delicious. With I can reach out for them.
Nargis Aara says
Im just adoring these wonderful ladoos!! Thinking if i can gulp down all 🙂
great-secret-of-life says
super combo.. love the goodness of it
Simplyfood says
wow these are very new ,they sound healthy.