Ayushmann Khurrana tries Chef Ranveer’s homestyle Panjeeri recipe

Winter is here, and it’s time to revive the nostalgia of childhood days, when gorging on homemade traditional sweet treats was the best thing ever! Recently, a post by actor Ayushmann Khurrana reminded his fans of the good old days of enjoying a hearty bowl of freshly made Panjeeri. What’s more, he also expressed his gratitude towards Chef Ranveer Brar for the recipe; read on to find out more about it! All for the love of desi PanjeeriTime and again, actor and singer Ayushmann Khurrana has revealed his love for food, especially Punjabi food. On Sunday, the actor shared a post on his Instagram handle with a bowl of Panjeeri and a picture of celebrity chef Ranveer Brar's recipe book, A Journey Through India!He also went on to express his love for the dish and also captioned the picture as “Panjeeri and the recipes of Ranveer Brar” and added a heartfelt “Thanks, paaji,” with happy emoji. While the netizens loved the post and expressed their love for this desi delight made during the winter season. Let’s take a look at what exactly Panjeeri is and what makes it so special.What is Panjeeri?Panjeeri is a traditional North Indian sweet treat made by tossing whole wheat flour in ghee along with jaggery/sugar, cardamom powder, and some dry fruits and nuts such as cashews, almonds, and raisins. This delight is often relished in this season due to its warming potency that helps boost immunity and sustain the harshness of the weather. Well, if you too are intrigued to try this desi sweet treat, then here’s a simple home-style Panjeeri recipe to make at home. How to make Panjeeri at homeIngredients:1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup ghee, 1/4 cup powdered jaggery or sugar, ½ cup chopped mixed nuts, ½ cup chopped dry fruits, 1-2 tsp fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp cardamom powder, 1 pinch saffron,1-2 tbsp melon seeds or pumpkin seeds, 2 tbsp desiccated coconut Step 1To begin with this easy recipe, heat a non-stick pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add the whole wheat flour to the pan and dry roast it on low to medium heat, stirring constantly.Step 2Roast until the flour turns golden brown and releases aroma. This should take about 10-12 minutes. Turn off the heat and make sure you do not burn the flour.In the same pan, heat the ghee. Once hot, add fennel seeds and sauté them for about 30 seconds until they begin to release their flavor. Step 3Add the chopped nuts and saute for a few minutes until they turn golden and slightly crispy. Then add in the seeds and toss them as well.Add the dried fruits and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the dried fruits soften a bit. Lower the heat and add the roasted whole wheat flour back into the pan with the ghee and nuts.Step 4Stir well to combine the flour, ghee, and nuts mixture.Add the cardamom powder, nutmeg, and saffron strands. Mix everything well and add jaggery/sugar. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly sticky and everything is well blended. Lastly, add in desiccated coconut at this stage, continue stirring for 3-5 minutes, turn off the heat, and transfer to a bowl; let it cool down and enjoy!