Follow these steps for perfect results
Sesame seeds
Dry Roasted
Jaggery
Powdered
Dessicated Coconut
Dry Roasted
Roasted Peanuts
Crushed
Cardamom Powder
Ghee
Heat a flat nonstick Kadai on medium heat.
Add sesame seeds and dry roast until they change color. Remove and set aside.
Add peanuts and dry roast until brown. Remove, let cool, and crush coarsely using mortar pestle.
In the same pan, dry roast desiccated coconut until golden brown. Set aside.
Mix sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and roasted coconut with cardamom powder.
To prepare jaggery syrup, heat the kadai, add powdered jaggery and ½ cup water. Stir until lumps dissolve.
Continue stirring until the syrup boils and reaches a soft ball stage (when a drop stays in shape on a surface or forms a soft ball in water).
Switch off the flame, add the dry roasted mixture to the jaggery syrup and mix well carefully.
Remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly.
Apply ghee to your palms and start shaping small balls.
Place the laddus on a plate to hold their shape.
Serve as a Party Dessert for any festival occasion.
Expert advice for the best results
Roasting the sesame seeds and peanuts properly is key to the flavor.
The jaggery syrup consistency is crucial for the laddus to bind well.
Adding a pinch of salt enhances the sweetness.
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance
Arrange laddus neatly on a plate. Garnish with saffron strands or edible silver leaves (vark).
Serve at room temperature.
Offer as a festive treat.
Warm and spiced
Plain or with saffron
Discover the story behind this recipe
Associated with Makar Sankranti and winter festivals.
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