Description
Wholesome Gond Ke Laddu: Your Cozy Winter Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Gond (Edible Gum)
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour (Aata)
- 1/2 cup Desi Ghee
- 1/2 cup Cashew Nuts
- 1/2 cup Almonds
- 1/4 cup Pistachios
- 1/4 cup Melon Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder
- 3/4 cup Castor Sugar
- 1/4 cup Dried Coconut (Optional)
Instructions
- Heat desi ghee in a pan and deep-fry the gond until it puffs up—this should only take a few seconds. Once puffed, set it aside. Coarsely chop the cashews, almonds, and pistachios for later use.
- In the same ghee, add whole wheat flour over low heat. Stir continuously for about 8-10 minutes, until the flour turns golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove the pan from heat and mix in the powdered gond, crushed nuts, melon seeds, cardamom, and ginger. Stir well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding castor sugar. Mix thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is well incorporated.
- While the mixture is still warm, take small portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Aim for uniform sizes.
- Let the laddus cool completely before serving. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk or a cup of spiced chai.
Notes
- Ensure the gond is white and opaque for best quality.
- Roast the flour until golden for enhanced flavor.
- Coconut oil can be a great vegan substitute for ghee.
- Feel free to swap cashew nuts with walnuts.
- Sunflower seeds can be a great alternative for nut allergies.
- Chia or flax seeds can replace melon seeds.
- Ground cloves can substitute cardamom powder.
- Fresh grated ginger can provide a fresher taste.
- Brown sugar or coconut sugar can work; adjust moisture accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying and Mixing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 laddu
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg