Dry Fruit Laddu

These laddu are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a variety of nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes, and are sweetened with jaggery powder or sugar. The cardamom and nutmeg powder add a warm and fragrant flavor, and the ghee gives them a rich and creamy texture.

Laddu are a popular Indian sweet that are typically made with flour, sugar, and ghee. This recipe for dry fruit laddu is a healthier take on the traditional sweet, as it uses a variety of nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes instead of flour. The result is a delicious and nutritious snack that is perfect for any occasion.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
• 1 cup mixed seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds)
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup jaggery powder or sugar
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, dry roast the nuts and seeds until fragrant and slightly browned.
2. Transfer the roasted nuts and seeds to a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.
3. Add the coconut flakes, jaggery powder, ghee, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and salt to the food processor and blend until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough.
4. Shape the dough into small, bite-sized balls and place them on a plate.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Why It Works

• Roasting the nuts and seeds brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant.
• Using a variety of nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes gives the laddu a complex and interesting texture.
• Jaggery powder or sugar adds sweetness to the laddu, while cardamom and nutmeg powder add a warm and fragrant flavor.
• Ghee gives the laddu a rich and creamy texture.
• Refrigerating the laddu for at least 30 minutes before serving allows them to firm up and develop their flavor.