Homemade laddus are nostalgia packed in a ball. For some, it may evoke fond memories of their nani and dadi. This is why, amidst a pool of sweets, most of us find comfort in this winter staple. Munching on this winter delight throughout the cold months not only gives our growling stomachs and sweet cravings some relief, but keeps us up with the nourishment. Well, laddus are so famed in Indian households that every house has its own special laddu recipes. However, one may often find themselves looking for a recipe that will steer away the winter blues!
If you’re somebody who is on the lookout to shout the last hurrah at this biting cold, here is a compilation of your favorite laddu recipes. Eat them with tea, send them to your loved ones or make these for your kids. They never cease to amaze!
There are many varieties to follow but nothing takes the first spot as gond laddus. Loaded with nutrients, these laddus will melt your stiff joints and strengthen your spine. Not to forget, they boost immunity as we need it more than anything now amidst Covid-19 threat.
Ingredients:
2 cup acacia gum
1 cup almonds
1 cup cashews
1 cup magaz or muskmelon seeds
½ cup poppy seeds
1 cup Makhana or lotus seeds
Half pc dry coconut thinly sliced
2 cup sooji or semolina
1 cup wheat flour
2 cups ghee
2 cups gur or jaggery
Preparation:
Enjoy them as a perfect snack with tea or eat them as the first thing in the morning.
If you don’t have a date on Valentine’s day, be merry with these date and anjeer laddus. Excuse the pun, but these wholesome treats are diabetes friendly too. Loaded with iron and omega 3 and 6, the laddus are a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients:
100 gms almonds
100 gms cashew
100 gms pistachio
250 gms dates
50 gms anjeer
4 tbsp honey
Preparation:
These crunchy delights make for the perfect accompaniments for tea.
Well, the royalty in you will be amused with this fancy treat. Dry fruits will give your body the much needed warmth from this biting cold. And, the sweetness will hit the sweet spot in your heart. Let’s begin!
Ingredients:
1 cup mixed nuts (Cashew, pistachios and almonds)
100 gms coconut jaggery
1 tsp Ghee
1 tsp rose water
¼ cup Rose petals
Preparation:
These laddus stay fresh for up to 2 weeks. These will help you flaunt your culinary skills in front of your guests.
This one’s a fitness freak’s delight. If your fitness goals keep you away from sweets, you can eat these nutritious and low calorie flaxseed laddus without overstepping your diet. An add-on? They are yum and delicious!
Ingredients:
1 cup flaxseeds
1/2 cup white sesame seeds
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/2 jaggery powder
4-5 cardamom pods
1-2 tsp ghee
2 tsp of water
Pinch of salt
Preparation:
Perfect for the diabetes patients and weight watchers, this laddu recipe is sure to strike a chord or two. Ragi is a great source of fibre which has a very low glycemic index. That’s why it is a fab choice when it comes to diabetes and weight loss diet. Want more? They don’t have any refined sugar in them and they are packed with protein. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
250 gm ragi flour
100 gm grated raw coconut
Crushed dry fruits of your choice
3 tbsp peanut butter
4 tbsp organic honey
4 tbsp jaggery powder
Ghee (just for greasing the pan)
Preparation:
Now that you have 5 laddu recipes to choose from this winter, try them. These won’t just curtail your sugar cravings and peckish feelings but give you a nutritional kick in return. Happy munching!
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