There are many delicious variations of mini churan, depending on your taste preference. Here’s a basic recipe you can customize:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (like chopped dates, figs, apricots or a mix)
- 1/4 cup roasted nuts (like almonds, pistachios or a mix)
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp sugar (or jaggery for a more robust flavor)
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- Pinch of black salt
Instructions
- Dry Roast the Seeds: In a pan over low heat, dry roast the fennel seeds and cumin seeds for a minute or two, until fragrant. Let them cool.
- Grind the Dry Ingredients: Grind the roasted seeds, sugar (or jaggery), and black salt in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder until a coarse powder forms.
- Chop the Nuts and Fruits: If your dried fruits are not already chopped, chop them into small pieces. Roughly chop the nuts as well.
- Combine Everything: In a bowl, mix the chopped nuts and fruits, desiccated coconut, and the ground spice mixture.
- Store: Keep your mini churan in an airtight container at room temperature. It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Tips:
- Adjust the sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter churan, add more sugar or jaggery to taste.
- Spice it up: For a more pungent flavor, add a pinch of dried ginger powder or a few chopped chilies.
- Get creative: Experiment with different dried fruits, nuts, and seeds to find your perfect flavor combination.
This recipe provides a base. Feel free to explore different ingredients and customize it to your liking!
