Description
Sweet, spiced semolina balls are studded with cashews and raisins. A simple Indian treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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.
- In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp of ghee and roast cashews and raisins. Remove and set aside.
- 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.
- Warm milk and gradually add it to form small ladoos.
- 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