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Makhana Laddu made with jaggery is a delightful and wholesome twist on the traditional Indian sweet. The star ingredient, makhana, takes center stage in this recipe, providing a unique crunch and earthy flavor to the laddus. The process begins with roasting the makhana to perfection, enhancing its natural nuttiness. The absence of any added oil in the recipe aligns with health-conscious choices, making these laddus a guilt-free indulgence.

To create the laddu mixture, the roasted makhana is finely ground into a powder and combined with powdered jaggery, cardamom for aromatic warmth, and perhaps a hint of ghee for binding. Jaggery, a natural sweetener made from concentrated sugarcane juice, imparts a rich caramel-like flavor to the laddus, creating a perfect balance of sweetness without the need for refined sugar. The use of jaggery not only enhances the taste but also adds a nutritional dimension, as it contains vitamins and minerals not found in processed sugars.

The final result is a cluster of Makhana Laddus, each encapsulating the goodness of roasted makhana and the wholesome sweetness of jaggery. These laddus can be adorned with chopped nuts for an added crunch and a visual flourish. Makhana Laddu made with jaggery is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a nourishing dessert that caters to those seeking a healthier and more natural alternative to conventional sweets.

Makhana Laddu

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Savor the wholesome sweetness of Makhana Laddu, a nutritious treat made from roasted fox nuts (makhana) combined with ghee, jaggery, and a mix of nuts and seeds. These laddus are packed with essential nutrients, providing a healthy and delicious snack option. Perfect for festivals or as a daily energy booster, Makhana Laddus offer a delightful crunch and natural sweetness in every bite. With their rich flavor and health benefits, these traditional laddus are a delightful way to enjoy a guilt-free indulgence.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 11 Laddus

Calories 156 kcal

Equipment

Wok
Spatula
Bowl
Smasher
Measuring Cups

Ingredients

100 gms Fox Nuts
½ cup Ghee
50 gms Cashews
50 gms Almonds
50 gms Edible Gum
½ tsp Cardamom Powder
200 gms Grated Jaggery
3 tbsp Water

Instructions

In a wok roast 100 gms Fox Nuts for until they are crunchy on low flame. It took around 5 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl, let it cool down completely. Then Mixer grind it to a fine powder form. Collect in a bowl.
In the Kadhai add ½ cup Ghee and heat it on low flame. Add 50 gms Cashews and fry them until crunchy. Remove them and collect in a plate.
Now in the same heated Ghee add 50 gms Almonds and fry them until crunchy. Remove them and collect in a plate.
Now turn the flame to medium and fry 50 gms Edible Gum in small quantities. Remove and collect in a plate.
Smash fried edible gum with a stone or whatever available tools you have into smaller pieces.
Transfer this to the bowl of Fox nuts powder, add fried Cashews and Almonds too (Smashed a little for breaking them into smaller pieces). Add ½ tsp Cardamom Powder and mix it.
In the Kadhai add 200 gms Grated Jaggery and 3 tbsp Water and mix it with remaining ghee and heat on medium flame until mesh like structure is observed. It took 5 mins.
Turn off the flame and transfer the liquid to the mixture in the bowl. Mix it with spatula thoroughly.
When the mixture gets little cool down and able to touch, take small quantity of mixture and start giving spherical shape of Laddus before its cool down completely. Makhana Laddu