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# Pancharatna Sweet Recipe
## Step-by-step
firstly, in a bowl take 1 cup of dates and ½ cup raisins.
soak in 1 cup hot water for 30 minutes or until it softens.
transfer to the mixi and blend to smooth paste. keep aside.
in a heavy-bottomed pan, take ½ cup cashew, ¼ cup almonds.
roast on low flame until the nuts turn crunchy.
also, add 2 tsp poppy seeds and 1 cup dry coconut.
roast until the coconut turns slightly golden brown. keep aside.
in a large kadai, take 1 cup jaggery and ¼ cup water.
stir until the jaggery melts. continue to boil until 2 string consistency is achieved.
now add in dates raisins paste and cook.
cook for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture thickens. make sure to cook well, else the burfi will be sticky.
further, add roasted nuts and mix well.
also, add 1 tsp ghee and continue to cook until the mixture separates the pan.
additionally, add 2 tbsp powdered badam and ¼ tsp cardamom powder.
mix well, combining everything well. adding powdered badam helps to absorb excess moisture, adjust the quantity accordingly.
now transfer to the baking paper and shape to a log shape.
roll into roasted sesame seeds and roll tightly in butter paper.
refrigerate for 60 minutes, or until the burfi is set completely.
finally, cut into desired shapes and enjoy **pancharatna halwa** for 2 weeks.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, you can add dry fruits of your choice to make them crunchy and tasty.
* also, you can set the mixture in a tray and cut it into square pieces instead of rolls.
* additionally, if the mixture is sticky, continue to cook until the mixture separates the pan and holds shape.
* finally, **pancharatna halwa** recipe tastes good when nuts are roasted well.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/pancharatna-sweet-roll-recipe/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/pancharatna-sweet-roll-recipe/)
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