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Makhana Ladoo

Makhana Ladoo is a soft & crunchy sweet made by shaping a blend of powdered makhana, nuts, jaggery and ghee. Makhana Ladoo is a healthy evening snack alternate to the packed junkies and could be made for special occasions too in minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings9 Laddus
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 2 and 1/2 cups phool makhana
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 3 teaspoon ghee

For jaggery syrup:

  • 1 cup jaggery
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Add 2 teaspoon ghee, dry roast makhana till crisp. Break and check if its crisp. Powder it coarsely and set aside.
  • In the same pan add peanuts roast till crisp, peel off the skin and set aside.
  • Add almonds and cashews. Roast till brown spots appear, add it along with peanuts and powder it.
  • Heat jaggery with little water, first let it melt completely. Then check for a thin single thread consistency. Switch off.
  • Strain and add the syrup to the pan. Add makhana powder and nuts powder. Mix well cook for 2 mins then switch off.
  • When its warm enough to handle, add remaining 1 teaspoon ghee mix well then shape them as ladoos. Repeat to finish. Enjoy Makhana Ladoo!

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Notes

  • Make sure you switch off exactly at thin single thread consistency else you will not able to make ladoos. The syrup will tend to harden if you pass that stage.
  • Also when its still warm start shaping, do not cool down the mixture completely.
  • You can add cardamom powder if you want for flavour.
  • You can even reduce jaggery syrup and add raisins or dates to give natural sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Makhana Ladoo
Amount Per Serving (25 g)
Calories 204 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.001g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 205mg6%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 4IU0%
Vitamin C 0.02mg0%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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