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Oats Pinni
Oats Pinni is a traditional North Indian dessert made with roasted oats, jaggery, and nuts. This vegan treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while being nutritious.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 2
March 26, 2026
Instructions
Instructions
- In a pan, dry roast the rolled oats on low heat until they turn slightly golden and aromatic. Remove and let cool.
- In the same pan, add ghee and chopped nuts, sautéing them for a couple of minutes until they are lightly toasted.
- Add the grated jaggery and water to the pan, stirring until the jaggery melts completely.
- Mix the roasted oats and cardamom powder into the jaggery mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Once mixed, remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Grease your hands with a little ghee and shape the mixture into small round balls or pinnis.
- Let them cool completely before serving.
Tips
- Store the pinnis in an airtight container for up to a week.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of jaggery.