Andhra Special Junnu

Junnu is a sweet prepared by using cow’s lactating milk, the first 3 days milk of cow after giving birth to calf known as Junnu Palu (telugu). Junnu can be made using Junnu powder. Here I will be sharing the recipes one by using Junnu powder ( which we get in market) and other without using Junnu Powder.

Using Junnu Powder

Ingredients :

Junnu Powder  1 packet

Whole Milk      ½ liter

Jaggery crushed  ¾ Cup (Required based on sweetness)

Elachi Powder   2 nos ( grinded)

Pepper Powder ½ spoon

Preparation

•  In a Bowl take whole milk and add Junnu Powder and mix well without lumps
• Add crushed jaggery so that it mixes well with milk
• Add Pepper powder and Elachi Powder and mix it thoroughly
• Now filter the mixture in a bowl which fits in the pressure cooker
•  Pour some water in cooker and put the bowl inside it
•  Cook on a low flame without whistle for 20-25mints
• Refrigerate and serve it.

Without Junnu Powder

Ingredients :

Egg       1 no

Sweet Condensed Milk   ½ cup

Whole Milk  1 cup

Jaggery crushed  1/2 Cup (Required based on sweetness)

Elachi Powder    2 nos  (grinded)

Pepper Powder  ½ spoon

Preparation

•  In a Bowl Beat the egg thoroughly till no bubbles in it
•  Add whole milk and  sweet condensed milk
•  Add crushed jaggery so that it mixes well
•   Add Pepper powder and Elachi Powder and mix it thoroughly
•   Now filter the mixture in a bowl which fits in the pressure cooker
•   Cook on low flame without whistle for 40 mints
•    Refrigerate and serve it.

Note : Vegetarians can replace egg with 1 cup fresh yogurt

Sending this entry to Food palette series White