Bajri Gur Para (Millet Jaggery Bites)

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Category: Snacks
Cuisine: Indian Traditional
Type: Sweet Fried Winter Snack

 

Background

This old-fashioned recipe is inspired by the comforting flavors of home—bajra (pearl millet), wheat flour, jaggery, sesame, and ghee. It’s one of those snacks moms made effortlessly during winter evenings—crispy, earthy, and mildly sweet. The melted jaggery gives a caramel note, sesame adds crunch, and ghee ties it all together in warmth.
These cookies are perfect to enjoy with chai, as a tea-time treat, or to carry on the road for a wholesome, homemade bite.

 

Bajri Gur Para (Millet Jaggery Bites)

Servings: 4–5 people
Portion size: 2–3 cookies per person
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bajra atta (pearl millet flour)

  • ½ cup whole wheat flour

  • ¼ cup jaggery (gur), roughly chopped or grated

  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (til) (optional)

  • 3 tbsp ghee, melted

  • 1–2 tbsp water, for melting jaggery

  • A pinch of salt

  • A pinch of cardamom powder (optional)

 

 

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl

  • Small pan (for melting jaggery)

  • Rolling pin

  • Frying pan or tawa

  • Spatula

  • Slotted spoon

Instructions

  1. Melt the jaggery:
    In a small pan, add jaggery with 1–2 tablespoons of water. Heat on low flame until it melts and forms a smooth syrup. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly—it should be warm, not hot.

  2. Mix dry ingredients:
    In a mixing bowl, combine bajra atta, wheat flour, sesame seeds, salt, and cardamom powder (if using).

  3. Add ghee and jaggery syrup:
    Pour melted ghee and warm jaggery syrup into the flour mix. Stir and start kneading to form a soft, pliable dough. Add a few drops of warm water only if needed.

  4. Roll it
    Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each one into flat bread. Cut them in shape of your choice,  You can use a cookie cutter or lid to shape them evenly. If the dough is a little sticky, add a little more wheat flour. You can roll it in between clear film rolls to make the rolling easier.

  5. Fry :
    Heat ghee (or oil) in a pan on medium heat. Fry it in small batches until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess ghee.

  6. Cool and serve:
    Once cooled, the cookies turn beautifully crunchy. Store in an airtight container.

 

Tips

  • Melt jaggery gently—overheating can make it hard and grainy.

  • You can also bake them at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes for a lighter version.

  • Add crushed nuts or dry coconut for extra texture and flavor.

  • A perfect winter snack, as bajra and sesame generate warmth in the body.