Dry fruits paag, also known as Mewa Paag, is a nutrient - made of edible gum ,roasted nuts, seeds and aromatic sugar syrup. Traditionally it is prepared as a special offering during festivals, it gives healthy energy and festive taste in each bite.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan over a low flame. Add edible gum and fry until it is puffed. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, roast dried coconut and makhana until they are crisp. Transfer to a plate, allow cooling, then grind in a coarse powder.
- Add a little more ghee to the pan. Roast Almonds, cashews, pistachios, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are golden and aromatic. Remove and keep aside.
- Add another tablespoon of ghee, then add raisins, chopped figs and dates until they start caramelizing. Stir in poppy and cardamom powder, then turn off the heat.
- Take a separate pan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil and cook until the syrup reaches thick consistency.
- Reduce flame. Quickly fold the roasted nuts mixture and other items in the syrup.
- Grease the flat tray with ghee. Transfer the hot mixture in it , press it firmly into a uniform layer and smooth the top.
- Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes, mark the square or diamond and allow to set completely. Cut the pieces and store in an airtight container.
Offer each piece as a prasad, or arrange on a festive platter decorated with chopped pistachio or edible silver leaf . Enjoy this joyful, energy boosting sweet that embodies devotion and tradition.
