Gond ladoo

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Gond ladoo, a delightful treat that’s both chewy and crumbly, sweet and nutty, with a subtle warmth that lingers on your tongue. That’s gond ladoo, a traditional Indian sweet made with an unusual but delicious star ingredient: edible gum. A winter delicacy from North India, is much more than just a sweet treat.

Gond ladoo are not just delicious, but also incredibly nourishing. Gond ladoo are traditionally eaten during the winter months, as they are believed to have warming properties. The spices like cardamom and nutmeg add to this cozy feeling, making them perfect for a chilly day. Gond is packed with nutrients like calcium, iron, and protein, making these ladoo not just delicious, but also a healthy treat.

They provide a good dose of energy, thanks to the carbohydrates and fats. The gond itself is a rich source of essential minerals, while jaggery offers iron and antioxidants. Nuts and seeds provide additional protein, healthy fats, and vitamins. In colder months, these ladoos help keep the body warm and energized. So, if you’re looking for a unique and delicious treat with a healthy twist, give gond ladoo a try. These little balls of goodness are sure to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds with their vibrant flavors and rich cultural heritage.

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Gond ladoo

Servings

8

servings
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Ghee

  • 1/4 cup Gond / Edible Gum

  • 1 cup mix nuts (Almonds, Pistachio, Cashew)

  • 1/2 cup Desiccated Coconut

  • 2 cup Wheat Flour

  • 1/4 cup Gram Flour / Besan

  • 1 tbsp Dry Ginger Powder(otional)

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder

  • 1 tsp Cardamom Powder

  • 1.25 cup Jaggery or Buru sugar

Directions

  • Heat 4 tbsp Ghee and fry Gond batchwise on low flame. Fry till crispy and pinkish in color. Take them out and set aside.
  • In the same pan dry roast Desiccated Coconut , roast till little dark in color. Keep aside.
  • Heat remaining Ghee and roast wheat flour and gram flour. Keep stirring and Roast on a slow flame. Roast till flour turns dark in color. Set aside.
  • Crush the fried Gond coarsely with a hand or a small Katori.
  • In a mixer grinder, coarsely crush the almond.
  • In a big plate, mix crushed Gond, crushed almond, roasted coconut, and roasted flours.
  • Add Dry Ginger Powder, cardamom powder and Nutmeg Powder.
  • Mix everything well with your hands.
  • In a vessel take Jaggery. Add 4 tbsp water and 1 tbsp Ghee in it.
  • On low flame, cook till jaggery dissolves fully and starts foaming. Stir continuously.
 

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