A special Janmashtami prasad to sweeten your Festivities
The Janmashtami is celebrated with fasting and puja. Of the many special Janmashtami prasad (devotional offerings—usually foods—offered to God and later shared among devotees) that are prepared on the occasion, the most popular one is surely Panjiri (also spelled ‘panjeri). This Janmashtami prasad dish is made on many festive occasions and is commonly associated with fasting. There are many health reasons for this, as we shall see.
FFD’s Janmashtami Prasad-Panjiri (Panjeri)
The Janmashtami prasad- Panjiri is made with several nutritious ingredients, including ghee, dry fruits, coriander seeds, lotus seeds, almonds, cardamon, and some powdered sugar—which we will replace with stevia, so as to retain the sweet component without spiking Blood Sugar Levels (BSL). The seeds are added to replace grains, which are proscribed during fasts—again, this has health benefits, especially for diabetics.
Janmashtami Parsad- Panjiri recipe
- Dry roast the coconut flour on a low flame until it turns a rich golden hue.
- Add the coconut ghee, coriander seeds, and cardamom pods and continue roasting until the ghee is absorbed into the flour and the flour releases the aroma of the spices.
1. Desiccated Coconut Flour
There is some small-scale research that suggests that coconut oil can help in reducing waist circumference, lowering insulin resistance, and improving levels of HDL cholesterol. In addition, coconuts contain many beneficial nutrients, such as:
- Vitamin C
- Thiamin (vitamin B1)
- Folate
- Potassium
- Manganese
2. Coriander Seeds
- Coriander is commonly used in Indian dishes for its flavor, but it also has strong medicinal properties. It contains bio-active components, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
- These make coriander a potent antioxidant, anti-diabetic, digestive stimulant, anti-hypertensive, cholesterol-lowering, and anticancer agent. It also contains essential volatile oils, which give it a pleasant flavor.
3. Melon Seeds
- Watermelon seedsare high in zinc, which is an important nutrient for building immunity. Zinc is also essential for the digestive system and nervous systems.
- It helps in cell growth and cell division, and it plays a role in enabling taste and smell.
4. Coconut Ghee
- Ghee is the current darling of the health-food crowd, and while it does have many undeniable positives, the fact that it is an animal product, and thus, high in saturated fat outweighs the perceived benefits.
- In addition, animal milk and milk products contain a compound known as Insulin-like Growth Factors (IGF), which prevent insulin functionality and raise blood sugar levels.
5. Lotus Seeds
- Lotus seeds are eaten raw or often added to foods as ingredients. They are also used as health supplements.
- The entire lotus plant can be consumed: the root stalks (rhizome) as food, seed as medicine, thalamus (the thick part of the stem near the flower) as fruit, leaves are used as a plate (thali), stalks can be pickled, petals provide color, and tender leaves are eater as a vegetable.
6. Almonds, diced and roasted
- Like all nuts, almonds are nutrient-dense and rich in healthy fats & protein.
- Nuts contain vegetable protein, unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, phytosterols (cholesterol-lowering elements), phenolic compounds (potent antioxidants), calcium, magnesium, potassium, and Vitamins like folic acid, niacin, and B6.
7. Cardamom
- Cardamom is commonly used as a spice to flavor a number of dishes. In addition to its culinary properties, it is also a potent antioxidant and used in traditional medicinal preparations to regulate BP.
- Some studies suggest cardamom powder can fight cancer and has a natural ability to kill tumors. It is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, which help reduce the risk of diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.
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