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Simple Indian Coconut & Raisin Laddu


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  • Author: Siri Pulipaka
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 12 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sweet, spiced semolina balls are studded with cashews and raisins. A simple Indian treat perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cups (237 ml) semolina/sooji
  • 1 cups (237 ml) grated fresh coconut
  • 1 cups (237 ml) sugar
  • 10 cashews
  • 10 raisins
  • a pinch of cardamom
  • 3 tbsp ghee (butter)
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Add 1 tbsp of ghee to a pan and dry roast semolina for 5 to 7 minutes over low heat, stirring continuously. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp of ghee and roast cashews and raisins. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add grated coconut and roast for 1 minute. Mix in the roasted semolina, cardamom powder, raisins, cashews, and lightly powdered sugar. Roast for 1 minute and turn off the heat.
  4. Warm milk and gradually add it to form small ladoos.
  5. Store the ladoos in an airtight container.

Notes

  • To prevent sticking, lightly grease your hands with ghee before rolling the laddu.
  • If the mixture is too dry to form balls, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until it’s pliable.
  • For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of ghee.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 laddu
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 20
  • Sodium: 5
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 10