2tbspsRoasted Chana Dal / hurikadle, (optional Just to make it nutty )
3 - 4nosElaichi /cardamom
Cashews /raisins
Instructions
Firstly, prepare moong dal powder as below :
Sorry , couldn't take pic at this stage as mom had sent me the moong dal powder. Next time i'll update this.
Roast moong dal in a kadai on low flame, until they get golden brown color and start leaving aroma.Remove pan from heat and rest it to cool
Machine grind it to a fine powder(atta) in a flour mill. Store it in a dry bottle.
Alternatively , you can do the powder at home in a mixer .Sieve.Take the remnants on the sieve and powder them again.Repeat till you get a very smooth powder.
Now fine powder of moongdal is ready.You can store it for as many days as you want.
Now proceed to make laddus :
In a pan heat 1 tsp ghee and fry raisins and cashew nuts till golden color. Set aside.
To the same pan, add the remaining Ghee.Warm it and keep aside.
Now , take jaggery and abt 1/2 glass of water in a kadai. Stir it continuously until jaggery melts.It may take 3-4 mins.Take off the kadai from heat.
Next, to the jaggery syrup, add moong dal powder, ghee, grated dry coconut, roasted chana dal, dry fruits and cardmom powder.Mix well .The mixture will be little moist in the beginning but once warm it will be perfect.
When the mixture is warm,.Take a handfull of the mixture and make round balls, to form a laddu .Repeat the same with rest of the mixture.
Our tasty and healthy moong dal laddu is ready to eat. We can store it in air tight container for 1 month..
Notes
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