Here is one recipe which is a keeper in our household and is liked by everyone who has tried it. Traditionally it is made as a dessert with a Traditional Indian Feast Called "Dal-Baati".In our house kids just love it ,so I make it quite often as it's very easy to make. Even my daughter helps me make the balls. I have shared this recipe with lots of my family and friends,here i'm sharing it with you. Make these sweet treat on any special occasions,festivals and anytime you feel like rewarding your sweet soul.
Makes approx 15-18 medium sized ladoos.
Ingredients :
1 Cup : Rawa*/Semolina/Cream of wheat
1 Cup : fine sugar**
1Tbsp:Ghee(clarified butter) or unsalted butter
3/4 cup: shredded unsweetened Coconut /coconut powder
8-10: whole Almonds
4-5 : saffron strands
4-5 : Cardamom
Raisins: 10-12
1/2 cup: Milk (1-2tsp for saffron strands)
Directions:
Take the Saffron threads and put 1-2tsp of milk and let it soak for 10 mins,then crush the threads with the back of spoon or with the help of mortar and pestle.Keep aside.
Make a powder of ground almonds,keep aside
Take the cardamom seeds from the pods and crush it into fine powder.
Take a heavy Bottom Pan or Kadhai ,add the ghee,after a minute or two,when the ghee is warm add Rawa/semolina.,keep stirring it on slow flame for 10-12mins,until it slightly changes color.Now add the shredded coconut,sugar,raisins,almond powder/crushed almonds,cardamom.Mix everything well..Turn off the heat.
once the mixture had cooled down, add a lit bit of milk at a time and make small sized balls.For decoration add a dot of saffron liquid on the balls.
Keep it in a air-tight container and satisfy your sweet tooth.
*"Rawa is easily available in any Indian grocery outlet.Also known as sooji.
**:adjust the sugar according to your taste buds,add or reduce 1tbsp of sugar.
Just for the saying: "Can it be a mistake that STRESSED is DESSERTS spelled backwards ??"
Makes approx 15-18 medium sized ladoos.
Ingredients :
1 Cup : Rawa*/Semolina/Cream of wheat
1 Cup : fine sugar**
1Tbsp:Ghee(clarified butter) or unsalted butter
3/4 cup: shredded unsweetened Coconut /coconut powder
8-10: whole Almonds
4-5 : saffron strands
4-5 : Cardamom
Raisins: 10-12
1/2 cup: Milk (1-2tsp for saffron strands)
Directions:
Take the Saffron threads and put 1-2tsp of milk and let it soak for 10 mins,then crush the threads with the back of spoon or with the help of mortar and pestle.Keep aside.
Make a powder of ground almonds,keep aside
Take the cardamom seeds from the pods and crush it into fine powder.
Take a heavy Bottom Pan or Kadhai ,add the ghee,after a minute or two,when the ghee is warm add Rawa/semolina.,keep stirring it on slow flame for 10-12mins,until it slightly changes color.Now add the shredded coconut,sugar,raisins,almond powder/crushed almonds,cardamom.Mix everything well..Turn off the heat.
once the mixture had cooled down, add a lit bit of milk at a time and make small sized balls.For decoration add a dot of saffron liquid on the balls.
Keep it in a air-tight container and satisfy your sweet tooth.
*"Rawa is easily available in any Indian grocery outlet.Also known as sooji.
**:adjust the sugar according to your taste buds,add or reduce 1tbsp of sugar.
Just for the saying: "Can it be a mistake that STRESSED is DESSERTS spelled backwards ??"
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