Aate ki Pinni (Whole Wheat Energy ladoos), a traditional North Indian winter ladoo, is close to my heart. It’s my mom’s signature recipe — made with roasted atta (whole wheat flour), ghee, puffed edible gum (gond), a handful of crunchy nuts, and a touch of besan (gram flour) for that smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Not everyone adds besan, but my mom always did as she believed it gave the pinnis a smoother, more melt-in-the-mouth texture.
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Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
Add the gond and fry while stirring until it puffs up and turns crunchy. Remove and set aside.
Lightly roast the nuts in the same pan for 1–2 minutes until aromatic. Set aside.
Next, dry roast the makhana until crisp. Let everything cool.
Once cooled, coarsely grind the gond, nuts, and makhana together. Set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining ghee and let it melt on low-medium heat.
Add the atta and besan, and roast slowly, stirring constantly, until golden brown and aromatic. This may take 25–30 minutes.
Add the ground nut-gond-makhana mix into the roasted flour and mix well for 3–4 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the sugar thoroughly.
Let the mixture cool just enough to handle.
While still warm, take lemon-sized portions and roll into round balls (pinni).
Allow the pinnis to cool completely before storing them in an airtight glass container.
Enjoy with hot tea or as a quick energy-boosting snack.
Roast the flours slowly on low heat to eliminate the raw taste and bring out the nutty aroma.
Adjust the sugar to your taste.
Feel free to add pistachios, more cashews, or other dried fruits for added richness.
These pinnis stay fresh for several weeks when stored properly, making them ideal for winter nourishment.
Can I use different nuts in this recipe?
Yes, you can add pistachios, more cashews, or other dried fruits for added richness.
How long do these pinnis last?
When stored properly in an airtight container, they can last for several weeks.
Can I adjust the sweetness of the pinnis?
Yes, you can adjust the sugar to your taste.
What is the best way to store pinnis?
Store them in an airtight glass container to keep them fresh.
What is the purpose of roasting the flours slowly?
Roasting the flours slowly on low heat helps eliminate the raw taste and brings out the nutty aroma.
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