''Pinni'' is a type of

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and North Indian cuisine dish that is eaten mostly in winters. It is served as a dessert and is made from desi

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, wheat flour,

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and

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. Raisins may also be used. ''Urad dal pinni'' is a variety of ''pinni''. ''Pinni'' is also a general term for desserts or sweets prepared in a round shape.

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For added flavor, khoya is used in the pinnis. Pinni is a joint sweet dish in North India and the Punjab region, also called pindi. Pinnis do not go bad for a lengthy time and do not require to be chilled. Pinnis are covered with crushed cardamom and preferably served warm with tea or warm dairy.

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