Almonds - Raisins Laddu

Almonds - Raisins Laddu is a sweet dish and it can be munched at any time of the day.It is one of the healthy, nutritious laddu with less ghee and its good for all age group

Ready to serve Almond -Raisins Laddu

Almonds are known for its healthy values. I have used almonds, raisins, roasted channa (hurikadale - Kannada language) and little cashews . Added jaggery for sweet taste. A tablespoon of ghee for nice flavour. Raisins are dry grapes.. (It is also called as Currents or Sultanas). 
Lets see some benefits of having Almonds and Raisins in our diet.
Almonds are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. They are associated with a number of health benefits. One handful of almonds, around one ounce, contains one - eight of our necessary daily protein. Almonds are source of vitamin E, copper, magnesium. They contain high levels of healthy unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants. They are good for diabetes, lowering the cholesterol and control blood sugar in our body.
Raisians are rich source of energy, vitamins, electrolytes and minerals. They are rich in fiber, vitamins and anti oxidants. They help and lower the cholesterol and blood sugar levels. They act as anti cancer agents.They helps to ease the constipation problems. They are free of gluten, toxin and good alternative for people who suffer from gluten allergy. Raisins are rich sources of minerals like calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc. They also filled with healthy electrolyte potassium. It is good source of some B - Complex Vitamins.

Ready to serve Almond -Raisins Laddu

 Lets see the recipe now :

Things Needed :

Almonds : 1 Cup
Raisins  : 1 Cup
Roasted Channa (Hurikadale ) : 1 Small Cup ( 4 Tablespoons).
Cashew Nuts : 2 to 3 Table spoonsDry coconut  (Copra) : 1 (Small one )
Jaggery : 3/4 Cup
Cardamom :  5 to 6 pods.
Ghee : 2 Tablespoons.

Method :

1. Dry roast almonds slightly and dry grind coarsely. Add 1 teaspoon of ghee and fry cashews and raisins. Keep it aside.
2. Cut dry coconut and dry grind it nicely. Remove the outer cover of almonds and keep the pods aside.

3. Dry grind channa and cardamom into powder and keep it aside.

Roasted Channa (Hurikadale)

4.Keep a big pan on the fire and heat. Put jaggery and 1/2 (half) cup of water.

5. Let it melt on low flame. It starts to form bubbles. Check the consistency. It should be one string consistency.

6. Add dry ground almonds, dry coconut, channa powder mix, ghee fried cashews - raisins. and 2 spoon of ghee.

Adding dry ground coconut

Adding dry ground Almonds and fried cashews -raisins

7. Stir nicely and let it mix nicely. Put off the fire and pour the mixture into another big bowl.

Adding Roasted Channa dry ground powder

8. Take a handful of nut mixture and prepare laddu.

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9. If you find it difficult to form laddu, add warm milk or hot ghee on the top of the mixture and try to prepare.

After mixing every things.

Preparing Laddu

Ready to Serve Laddu

Note :

The jaggery syrup consistency should be exactly one string consistency. Or Laddu may turn hard or you may not be able to prepare laddu. (it may not be firm). Adding more ghee is optional. It adds to the taste. Remember the laddus prepared using warm milk may get spoiled within two days.Better keep them in fridge.
Preparation Time : 10 Minutes
Cooking Time : 2o Minutes
Total Time : 30 Minutes
20 to 25 Laddus can be prepared.