Date Nuts Unde (Laddu)

Date Nuts Unde is nothing but dates and nuts Laddu. Date nuts Unde is prepared without extra sugar, coconut or even ghee. It is a healthy laddu and you can enjoy eating Date nuts laddu at any time of the day. Date nuts is full of Nutrition.

Eating handful of nuts in the morning make us strong and healthy is a known fact and most of the people do practice this habit. Children definitely do not like eating almonds. I have seen people go behind their kids to feed. So the thought came up of preparing laddus and here they are.

I have used Dates, Figs, Almonds, Cashew Nuts and Poppy seeds. As i said earlier I have not used sugar or jaggery or any other sweetness.Laddu gets  sweetness from Dates and Figs. No ghee is added. The nuts are not roasted. It is easy and healthy and anyone can munch this Date nuts laddu any time of the day.

Let s see some benefits of  eating Nuts and Dates.

Nuts are a part of healthy diet. They offer key essential nutrients and play a role in disease prevention by keeping us healthy as we grow old. Nuts are full of minerals, vitamins and fiber rich. They contain healthy fat.

Almonds are rich in calcium and contain bone building mineral. Almonds are also high in Vitamin E, a nutrient which helps to improve the condition and appearance of skin. Almond skin is full of heart protecting compounds called flavonoids.

Cashew nuts contain a good level of protein and useful source of minerals like iron, zinc and magnesium.

Dates are cholesterol free and contain very l ow fat. They are rich in Vitamins and minerals. They are rich source of protein and dietary fiber. Dates helps to improve the digestive system. They contain soluble and insoluble fibers. They are great energy boosters. They are rich in potassium and Iron.

Figs(Anjeer) helps to reduce the cholesterol. They help to prevent the high blood pressure and heart attacks. Figs helps to cure diabetics. Figs are rich in calcium and it is an excellent alternative for the therapeutic treatment for people who are allergic to dairy products.

Here is a recipe of Date nuts Unde and eating one laddu in the morning will definitely keeps you fit. I am sure Date nuts laddu will be liked by all.age group and every one in the home.

Things Needed :

Dates  : 1 Pack (500 Gr Lion dates)
Dry Figs : 25o Gm (1/2 of 500 grams)
Almonds : 1 Big bowl (250 grams)
Cashew Nuts : 1 Small bowl (100 grams)
Poppy Seeds : 50 Grams. ( 2 Table spoons)

Method :

1. Remove seeds from Dates and cut it into small pieces.
2. Cut figs also in to small pieces.

3. Now dry grind dates and figs till they turn into smallest pieces.

4. Put these powdered dates and figs in a big bowl.
5. Now dry grind 1/2 bowl of almonds into powder and put it in the dates mixture bowl.

5. Dry grind remaining almonds into bits. (just churn the mixi slightly for 2 minutes)

6. Put coarsely ground almonds in the mixture bowl.

7. Cut cashew nuts into small pieces by hand.

 8. Add poppy seeds and mix all the ingredients nicely.

9. You need to kneed the mixture very well. The whole mixture needs to be soft.

10. Take a handful of datenuts mixture and prepare ball size unde(Laddu).

11. Prepare laddus with the remaining mixture.

12. Serve these laddus as snack or pack it in kids lunch box( for munching).

Note :

If you find the mixture is bit dry, make use of more dates, dry grind and add it to the nuts mixture and prepare laddu.
This laddu has only natural sweets from dates. Either coconut or ghee is used. I have not roasted or fried dates or nuts.
You always turn your laddu as you want. The options are make use of sugar or jaggery or kally sakkare ..if you want more sweet. You can also use dry coconut.(Copra). You can use ghee. Mix ghee with the nuts mixture and then prepare laddus.
Time : 30 minutes
25 to 30 laddus can be prepared.

Instant Ragi Dosa with Cucumber Chutney

Instant Raagi (finger millet) dosa contain grated carrots, curd and coconut. Ragi dosa is 100% healthy. Prepared this Ragi dosa with Ragi, Rice and Jola flour (millet flour). We can have these dosa for breakfast, as snack or even for dinner too. I can assure you the whole procedure is not consuming much of your time.

Let us see some benefits of using cucumber, carrot and raagi. (Finger Millet).
Ragi or finger millet is rich in calcium.It is also a rich source of fiber and helps to lower cholesterol level. It is the best food for weight control, diabetes and a cooling agent to the body. Raagi contain amino acid and it helps to relax the body in natural way. It is gluten free and excellent for baby food.
Carrots are rich in antioxidants. The fresh carrots contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C and rich in many B-complex groups of vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin B- 6. Carrots also contain healthy levels of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium, manganese and phosphorus.
Cucumber is one of the very low calorie vegetable. It does not contain saturated fats or cholesterol. Cucumber peel is a good source of dietary fiber, and helps to reduce constipation. It is a very good source of potassium.It contain unique anti-oxidants, B-carotene, vitamin C and Vitamin A. They have high amount of vitamin K. and good source of Vitamin B. It relieves the bad breath. It cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure.


Here is a recipe of quick and easy Instant dosa and we can have them for breakfast or as snack or even for dinner. 

Things Needed: 

Raggi Flour  : 1 Glass
Rice Flour : 1 Cup
Jola  (Millet)  Flour : 1/2 Cup
Curd : 1 small bowl
Carrot : 1
Coconut : 2 Table  spoon
Coriander leaves : 2 Table spoons.
Salt : required
Oil : 3 to 4 Table spoons.

Method :

1. Take a big bowl and add raagi (finger milet) flour, rice flour and jola (millet) flour.

 

2. Wash and grate carrots and cut coriander into small.
3. Grate coconut and keep it aside.

4. Now add curd, grated coconut, carrots and coriander leaves to the flour mixture.
5. Add salt and required water and prepare the dough. (Dosa dough consistency).

6. Now keep a dosa pan on the fire and heat. Sprinkle oil.
7. Take a spoon of Raagi dosa dough and put on the tava and lightly spread the dough in a round shape.

8. Put 1/2 Tea spoon of oil on the top and cover the lid. Cook for 1 to2 minutes on medium flame.

9. Turn the other side of dosa and cook for 20 to 30 seconds.

10. Now remove dosa from the pan and serve hot Raagi dosa with a chutney or any side dish of your choice.
11. Repeat the same and prepare dosas with remaining dough.

12. Put little ghee on the top just before serving.  I served Raagi dosa with cucumber coconut chutney... (C C C).

Note : 

Let the dough consistency should be little more loose than the normal Urid dosa.
Spread the dough on the tava while pouring .(like preparing neeru dosa).
You can prepare crispy dosa by lowering the flame and cook dosa for little more time.
Adding Onions is optional. I have not added.
You can also use cut curry leaves and green chilly. I have not used it.
Using ghee instead of oil is also optional.5
Time : 20 Minutes.
Serves : 5

Cucumber Coconut Chutney 

Wash 1 small cucumber, green chilly(1), a small piece of ginger. Grate coconut. (1small cup). Now grind all the ingredients with a marble size of tamarind and ingh with required salt and very little water. Remove from the mixi jar and put it in a serving bowl and serve with the main dish you have prepared.
Note : Do not add much water. You can add fried mustard and curry leaves.
Time : 5 minutes
Serves : 4 to 5.