Pinni

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Pinni made with atta (wheat flour), khoya (thickened milk) and dry fruits

Pinni is a type of Punjabi and North Indian cuisine dish that is eaten mostly in winters. It is served as a dessert and is made from desi ghee, [1] wheat flour, jaggery and almonds. Raisins may also be used. [1] Urad dal pinni is a variety of pinni. [2] "Alsi pinni, from Punjab contains flaxseed. [3]

Contents

Pinni is also a general term for desserts or sweets prepared in a round shape. [2]

Ingredients

For added flavor, khoya is used in the pinnis. [4] Pinni is a joint sweet dish in North India and the Punjab region, also called pindi. [5] Pinnis do not go bad for a lengthy time and do not require to be chilled. Pinnis are covered with crushed cardamom and preferably served warm with tea or warm dairy. [6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Aggarwal, Uma (2009). The Exquisite World of Indian Cuisine. Allied Publishers. p. 37. ISBN   9788184244748 . Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  2. 1 2 Companionship and Sexuality: Based on Ayurveda and the Hindu Tradition. Vinod Verma (Dr). ISBN   9788190172257 . Retrieved 20 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Fauja Singh took up running somewhat late in life". The Economist . 24 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "Mama's Punjabi Recipes — Atte Ki Pinni (Sweet Wheat Flour Balls) - Indo American News". Indoamerican-news.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  5. ↑ "Travel Articles and Tips". Mycitycuisine.org. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  6. ↑ "Pinni recipes". Khanapakana.com. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2017.


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