This traditional Janamashtami Paag, also known as peanut and coconut sweet, is a cherished treat enjoyed during the festive season. It’s a simple yet delicious delicacy made with roasted peanuts, grated coconut, and a touch of sugar, all bound together with a hint of ghee. This festive sweet, Coconut peanut paag is not only easy to make but also incredibly flavorful, making it a perfect addition to your Janamashtami celebrations or any special occasion. It’s a timeless recipe that brings together the warmth of home-cooked goodness with the joy of festivities. What else do you make for Janamashtami prasad ? Let me know in the comments.
Ingredients
- Peanuts: 1.5 cups
- Grated Coconut: 1 cup dry or freshly grated
- Sugar: ¾ cup adjust to taste
- Ghee: 1-2 tablespoons
- Water: 1-2 tablespoons for making sugar syrup
Instructions
Roast Peanuts:
- Heat a pan on low flame.
- Add 1.5 cups of peanuts to the pan.
- Roast the peanuts, stirring frequently, until the skins start to crack and they become aromatic. Continue roasting until the skins can be easily removed.
- Allow the roasted peanuts to cool slightly. Rub them between your hands to remove the skins.
Prepare Coconut:
- Grate the coconut, ensuring it is coarsely grated and not too fine. If using fresh coconut, ensure it is properly dried to prevent it from becoming too soft during cooking.
- In the same pan used for peanuts, add 1-2 tablespoons of ghee.
- Once the ghee is melted, add the grated coconut.
- Roast the coconut on low heat until it turns a light golden brown and becomes fragrant. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
Make Sugar Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and ¾ cup of sugar.
- Heat over low flame, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture thickens slightly into a syrup.
- Once the sugar syrup reaches a thick consistency, remove it from the heat.
- Add the roasted peanuts and roasted coconut to the syrup.
- Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly with the syrup.
Set and Cool:
- Pour the mixture onto a greased plate or tray.
- Flatten the mixture using a spatula or the back of a spoon to an even thickness.
- Allow it to cool completely and set.
- Once cooled, cut the Paag into squares or pieces.
- Enjoy this sweet treat as a festive delight or offer it as prasadam during Janamashtami celebrations.
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Notes
Storage: Store the Janamashtami Paag in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate it.
Variations: You can add nuts like cashews or almonds for extra crunch and flavor.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with a cup of chai or offer as part of a festive spread.
Enjoy this delightful Janamashtami Paag with your family and friends, and celebrate the joyous occasion with this delicious homemade treat!
Variations: You can add nuts like cashews or almonds for extra crunch and flavor.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with a cup of chai or offer as part of a festive spread.
Enjoy this delightful Janamashtami Paag with your family and friends, and celebrate the joyous occasion with this delicious homemade treat!
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