Dry Jamun is a juicy, delicious sweet made by straining the sugar syrup from prepared jamuns and rolling it in powdered sugar. Dry Jamun is commonly made for Diwali and special occasions with Gulab Jamun mix. The taste of Dry Jamun lingers in mouth even after the festival is over.

It makes a nice treat for people on festive celebrations. This is usually made for special occasions at home. It feels light and healthy but still very satisfying. The jamuns keeps well for many days which makes them perfect for gifting or storing.

About Dry Jamun

Dry jamun is a soft and spongy sweet made with jamun mix, then fried and rolled in powdered sugar. It comes out light and delicious, has nice golden brown colour. It has delicate flavour from the saffron and rose essence. It is little different from usual gulab jamun. Also the sugar syrup with saffron gives it a beautiful fragrance and colour.

This recipe is different from the regular gulab jamun we eat because it is coated with powdered sugar instead of being soaked in syrup. It just blends well with cardamom and saffron. You can add rose flavour if want, but recipe tastes good without it. It suits for festival days or when you want something different from usual jamun.

The jamuns should come out soft and spongy on the inside and have a nice crisp exterior. The dough texture is very important because if too dry it make hard jamuns and if too sticky they will break while frying. The powdered sugar coating gives it sweetness and makes it look tempting.

I usually make this when I want a special sweet to serve at celebrations. My family loves eating these warm. Instead of making regular gulab jamun again, this feel like a different idea to try.

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Dry Jamun Ingredients

• Jamun mix - I used jamun mix for the dough. You can use khoya to make jamuns too.
• Water - I add water little by little to form a sticky dough and you can just replace water with milk if you prefer a rich jamun.
• Sugar - I used sugar for making the thick syrup and also for the outer coating. Extra sugar is needed for rolling.
• Oil - I used oil to deep fry the jamuns. Keep the flame on low to medium so that they fry evenly and turn golden.
• Ghee - I grease my palms with ghee before rolling the dough. It prevent sticking and make handling the dough so easy.
• Saffron - I use this for aroma and color. You can skip or add little turmeric for color. It is optional but gives lovely touch. 
• Rose essence - I add this for a delicate fragrance. Rose water or vanilla work just as well if you prefer.

How to make Dry Jamun Recipe Step by Step

1.Take any jamun mix, I used MTR mix. Transfer to a sieve and sieve it well. If there are lumps, press with your fingers and sieve it.

2.Then measure and take it in a mixing bowl. Add water little by little.I used little less than ¼ cup water. You can replace water with milk too. I used 1 cup mix for these jamuns and used the rest for kofta curry.

3.It should just get together to form a sticky mass. Do not knead just use your finger tips for mixing. Do not panic seeing the sticky dough, if the dough is stiff ur jamuns will become dry and start to break while frying. Keep the dough aside for 15 minutes.

4.Take sugar in a pan, add water to it.

5.Let it boil, add saffron. Mix it for the sugar to dissolve quickly

6.Boil the syrup until it forms a thick syrup no consistency check needed but the syrup will look more like oil in consistency. It will be glossy just like oil.

7.Add rose essence and set aside to cool. Now after 15 minutes take the dough.

8.Grease your palm with ghee, pinch the dough and roll into a small smooth ball without any cracks. Do not give pressure while rolling.

9.Heat oil in a kadai - the oil should not be smoking hot. Pinch a tiny piece of dough and add it to oil, it should rise to top slowly that is the right temperature.If the dough rises immediately lower the flame. So keep in low medium flame through out the process and keep adjusting the flame. Add few balls , While frying do not touch the balls just swirl the oil using a ladle/spoon this way the jamuns will get evenly fried.

10.Keep swirling the oil and fry until golden brown in low medium flame.

11.Remove and drain in tissue paper.Leave in tissue paper for 2 minutes. Once the jamuns and the syrup is warm add the jamuns to sugar syrup.

12.Let it soak for an hour. I just took few of them and made dry jamuns as we all love jamun with sugar syrup

13.Take sugar in a dry mixer jar and grind it coarse.

14.Strain the syrup and take the jamuns alone. Roll over in the sugar mixture. Store in a dry container and serve.

Serve warm or chilled.

Expert Tips

• Sieve well - I sieve the jamun mix to remove all lumps. Press any lumps with your fingers while sieving so the dough becomes smooth.
• Keep it sticky - I keep the dough sticky, not stiff. A stiff dough makes hard jamuns that cracks. M ix gently with your fingertips, do not knead it.
• Test temperature - I pinch a tiny piece of dough and add it to the oil first. If it rises slowly, the temperature is right. Lower the flame if it rises too fast.
• Don't touch - While frying I do not touch the jamuns at all. I just swirl the oil with a spoon so they fry evenly.
• Thick syrup - I make the sugar syrup thick and glossy like oil. Thin syrup will not coat properly so boils it down well.
• Soak properly - I soak the jamuns in warm syrup for an hour. This helps them absorb the flavour and stay soft inside.
• Powder coating - I grind the sugar to a slightly coarse powder before rolling. The jamuns should be completely dry before rolling.

Serving and Storage

Serve these warm or at room temperature, these jamuns taste great on its own or enjoy with tea or coffee. I like to serve it plain. These keep well in room temperature for about 1 week.

FAQS

1. Can I use regular sugar?

Yes you can but powdered sugar coat more evenly. Regular sugar might be grainy and rough.

2. What if my dough is too stiff?

Add a little more water and mix again. Stiff dough make them break while frying.

3. Can I use milk?

Yes milk makes them richer and softer. Use the same amount of milk as you would add for water.

4. My jamuns are breaking while frying?

The dough might be too stiff or the oil is too hot. Keep the dough sticky and oil at medium heat.

5. Can I make these without saffron?

Yes you can skip saffron if you don't have it. Rose essence alone give enough fragrance.

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Dry Jamun Recipe (Dry Gulab Jamun)

Dry Jamun is a juicy, delicious sweet made by straining the sugar syrup from prepared jamuns and rolling it in powdered sugar. Dry Jamun is commonly made for Diwali and special occasions with Gulab Jamun mix. The taste of Dry Jamun lingers in mouth even after the festival is over.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Keyword diwali mithai, diwali recipes, diwali sweets, diwali sweets recipes, easy diwali recipes, ghee recipes, gulab jamun, sweet recipes, virtual diwali party

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 20 jamuns

Calories 122kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup jamun mix
• water as needed
• ⅓ cup sugar for outer coating
• oil to deep fry
• ghee to grease your palm

For the sugar syrup :

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 5 strands saffron

Instructions

• Take any jamun mix, I used MTR mix. Transfer to a sieve and sieve it well. If there are lumps, press with your fingers and sieve it.
• Then measure and take it in a mixing bowl. Add water little by little. I used little less than ¼ cup water. You can replace water with milk too.
• It should just get together to form a sticky mass. Do not knead just use your finger tips for mixing. Do not panic seeing the sticky dough, if the dough is stiff your jamuns will become dry and start to break while frying. Keep the dough aside for 15 mins.
• Take sugar in a pan, add water to it.
• Let it boil, add saffron. Mix it for the sugar to dissolve quickly.
• Boil the syrup until it forms a thick syrup no consistency check needed but the syrup will look more like oil in consistency. It will be glossy just like oil.
• Add rose essence and set aside to cool. Now after 15 mins take the dough.
• Grease your palm with ghee, pinch the dough and roll into a small smooth ball without any cracks. Do not give pressure while rolling.
• Heat oil in a kadai - the oil should not be smoking hot. Pinch a tiny piece of dough and add it to oil, it should rise to top slowly that is the right temperature. If the dough rises immediately lower the flame. So keep in low medium flame through out the process and keep adjusting the flame.
• Add few balls , While frying do not touch the balls just swirl the oil using a laddle / spoon this way the jamuns will get evenly fried, I saw this tip in a TV show. The jamun grows bigger while frying.
• Keep swirling the oil and fry until golden brown in low medium flame.
• Remove and drain in tissue paper. Leave in tissue paper for 2 mins. Once the jamuns and the syrup is warm add the jamuns to sugar syrup.
• Let it soak for an hour. I just took few of them and made dry jamuns as we all love jamun with sugar syrup 🙂
• Take sugar in a dry mixer jar and grind it slightly coarse.
• Strain the syrup and take the jamuns alone. Roll over in the sugar mixture. Store in a dry container and serve. Serve Dry Jamun warm or chilled.

Notes

• Sieve well - I sieve the jamun mix to remove all lumps. Press any lumps with your fingers while sieving so the dough becomes smooth.
• Keep it sticky - I keep the dough sticky, not stiff. A stiff dough makes hard jamuns that cracks. M ix gently with your fingertips, do not knead it.
• Test temperature - I pinch a tiny piece of dough and add it to the oil first. If it rises slowly, the temperature is right. Lower the flame if it rises too fast.
• Don't touch - While frying I do not touch the jamuns at all. I just swirl the oil with a spoon so they fry evenly.
• Thick syrup - I make the sugar syrup thick and glossy like oil. Thin syrup will not coat properly so boils it down well.
• Soak properly - I soak the jamuns in warm syrup for an hour. This helps them absorb the flavour and stay soft inside.
• Powder coating - I grind the sugar to a slightly coarse powder before rolling. The jamuns should be completely dry before rolling.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Ragi ladoo is a tasty and healthy sweet made by roasting ragi flour with ghee, then shaping them into ball. It has soft and nutty taste from the roasted ragi. It has a mild sweetness which is not too much. It is little different from usual sweets because of the wholesome ragi and cashew inside.

This is usually made for Diwali and special occasions at home. It makes a nice treat for people on diet or with diabetes. It feels light and healthy but still very satisfying. The ladoos keeps well for many days which make them perfect for gifting or storing.

About Ragi Ladoo

Ragi ladoo is a simple sweet made with roasted ragi flour, ghee and cane sugar. The millet is first cleaned, roasted and then ground into fine flour, then mixed with sugar and shaped into balls. The cashews add a lovely crunch and richness to the ladoos.

The texture depends on how well you roast the ragi flour and how much ghee you add. If roasted properly and mixed well with ghee, the ladoos hold together nicely. The ragi gives a gentle nutty flavour which blends well with the sweetness. 

There are small variations that you can make, like use jaggery instead of cane sugar. Few even add nuts like almonds or coconut powder for extra richness. You can make it plain or different based on your preference. It is a flexible recipe which you can adjust based on what you like.

I usually make ragi ladoo when I want a healthy sweet for my family during special occasions. Instead of making same regular sweets again, this feels like a different idea to try. 

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Ragi Ladoo Ingredients

• Ragi Flour - I used ragi flour as the main ingredient which is roasted until golden and fragrant. It gives a nutty flavour and makes the ladoos wholesome and nutritious.
• Cane Sugar - I used cane sugar for sweetness. You can also use powdered white sugar or jaggery based on your preference.
• Ghee - I added ghee to roast cashews and helps bind the mixture together nicely. Ghee gives the best flavour to the ladoos.
• Cashews - I used broken cashews fried until golden brown. The cashews add crunch and slight richness to each ladoo.
• Cardamom Powder - I add this for sweet aroma. It balances sweetness and gives good flavor.

How to make Ragi Ladoo Step by Step

1.Heat half of the ghee that is ⅛ cup of ghee in a pan, roast the cashews till golden brown. Remove and set aside.

2.Now add ragi flour to it, roast until nice aroma comes, it will become sandy in texture and there will no raw smell.

3.Roast in low flame for 5-7 minutes so not burn the flour keep stirring.Cool down completely then add sugar to it.

4.Mix well then add cashews, cardamom powder and remaining ⅛ cup ghee to it. Mix well so that it is evenly mixed.

5.Take a handful of flour, press tight and shape them as ladoos. Repeat to finish the mixture.

Store in a dry container. Keeps well at least for a week

Expert Tips

• Roast well - I usually roast the ragi flour on low flame for 5 to 7 minutes. Keep stirring so it that does not burn and develop a nice nutty aroma and sandy texture.
• Cool completely - I let the roasted mixture cool down fully before adding sugar. If sugar is added to hot mixture it will turn gooey and sticky.
• Add sugar when warm - I add sugar when the mixture is just warm, not hot. This help the sugar mix evenly without turning the mixture wet or gooey.
• Mix everything - I mix the flour, sugar, cashews, cardamom and ghee very well so they are evenly combined. This help the flavour spread throughout all the ladoos.
• Shape when cool - I take a handful of the mixture and press it tight to shape into ladoo. The ghee help it hold together and get shaped well.
• Store properly - I store the ladoos in a dry airtight container at room temperature. They keep well for at least a week without any issues.

Serving and Storage

Serve this as healthy snack during the day or after meals as light sweet. These ladoos also go well as small energy snack. Store the ladoos in airtight container at room temperature. They stay good for about 2 to 3 days.

FAQS

1. Can I use store bought ragi flour?

Yes you can use ready made ragi flour if available. Roasting it lightly before using will give better flavor.

2. Can I add nuts?

Yes you can add chopped cashews or almonds. It will give crunch to the ladoo.

3. Can I skip roasting?

No, roasting brings out the aroma and nutty flavor of millet also makes grinding easier.

4. Why my ladoos are not holding shape?

If mixture feels dry you can add little more ghee. Then try shaping again and it will hold better.

5. Can I make them ahead for gifting?

Yes, you can make them ahead and store in airtight container. They keep well for a week so perfect for gifting.

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Ragi Ladoo

Ragi ladoo is a tasty and healthy sweet made by roasting ragi flour with ghee, then shaping them into ball. It has soft and nutty taste from the roasted ragi. It has a mild sweetness which is not too much. It is little different from usual sweets because of the wholesome ragi and cashew inside.

Course Dessert, sweet

Cuisine Indian

Keyword cardamom powder recipe, ghee recipes, laddu, ladoo recipes, millet recipes, nuts recipes, ragi recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 9 ragi ladoos

Calories 182kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup ragi flour
• ½ cup cane sugar
• ¼ cup ghee
• 1 and ½ tablespoon broken cashews
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions

• Heat half of the ghee that is ⅛ cup of ghee in a pan, roast the cashews till golden brown. Remove and set aside.
• Now add ragi flour to it, roast until nice aroma comes, it will become sandy in texture and there will no raw smell.
• Roast in low flame for 5-7 minutes so not burn the flour keep stirring. Cool down completely then add sugar to it.
• Mix well then add cashews, cardamom powder and remaining ⅛ cup ghee to it. Mix well so that it is evenly mixed.
• Take a handful of flour, press tight and shape them as ladoos. Repeat to finish the mixture.
• Store in a dry container. Ragi Ladoo keeps well at least for a week.

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Notes

• Roast well - I usually roast the ragi flour on low flame for 5 to 7 minutes. Keep stirring so it that does not burn and develop a nice nutty aroma and sandy texture.
• Cool completely - I let the roasted mixture cool down fully before adding sugar. If sugar is added to hot mixture it will turn gooey and sticky.
• Add sugar when warm - I add sugar when the mixture is just warm, not hot. This help the sugar mix evenly without turning the mixture wet or gooey.
• Mix everything - I mix the flour, sugar, cashews, cardamom and ghee very well so they are evenly combined. This help the flavour spread throughout all the ladoos.
• Shape when cool - I take a handful of the mixture and press it tight to shape into ladoo. The ghee help it hold together and get shaped well.
• Store properly - I store the ladoos in a dry airtight container at room temperature. They keep well for at least a week without any issues.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg

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Moong Dal Ladoo is a tasty and melt in the mouth Indian sweet made using moong dal, sugar, ghee, nuts and flavoured with cardamom powder. Moong Dal Ladoo is also known as Nei Urundai or Paasi Paruppu Ladoo. It is one of the traditional South Indian sweets which is made often during special festivals.

I make this ladoo whenever I want a simple sweet but still special. It needs only few basic ingredients from pantry and takes very less time to make. The aroma of roasted dal mixed with ghee fills the kitchen and feels so festive. It is one of those sweets which tastes rich but still very light to eat.

About Moong Dal Ladoo

Moong Dal Ladoo is a traditional sweet from South India made mainly with roasted moong dal and ghee. We call it Nei Urundai in tamil. "Nei" means ghee in Tamil, and "Urundai" means round ball, so the name perfectly fits this soft and melt in the mouth sweet. It is prepared during special functions or even when guests visit home.

The main flavor comes from roasted moong dal which gives a nice nutty aroma and unique taste. When it is powdered and mixed with sugar, ghee and cardamom, the mixture turns soft and smooth that can be shaped easily into ladoos. The taste is rich and full of flavor, and it just melts when you take one bite.

There are few variations for this ladoo in each home. Some add a small pinch of edible camphor for extra flavour, and few people replaces suga with jaggery for a more rustic taste and make it more healthy. Either way, the base stays same - roasted moong dal powder mixed with warm ghee. This recipe is very forgiving, even beginners can do it easily without much effort.

I usually makes Nei Urundai during festivals. The smell of roasting moong dal fills the whole house and brings that festive feel. Once you start eating, really it is hard to stop with just one. My family loves this sweet and it disappears so fast every single time.

It is one of the easy ladoo recipes even beginners can try. My mother loves this nei urundai so when ever I make it she feels very happy. It is one of the nutritious and healthy ladoo recipes that you can try.

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Moong Dal Ladoo Ingredients

• Moong dal - I have used yellow split moong dal, it gives nutty taste and soft texture after roasting. You can use whole moong dal also but the colour will be little darker.
• Sugar - I used regular white granulated sugar powdered finely. This adds sweetness and mixes well.
• Ghee - I used homemade ghee. It gives more flavour and makes the ladoos so soft and melt in the mouth. Just add in warm ghee slowly so mixture binds well.
• Cashews broken - I fried cashews in little ghee till golden and added for light crunch.
• Cardamom powder - This gives mild flavour. Use freshly ground powder makes ladoos smell so good. You can even add cardamom with sugar and powder it.

How to make Moong Dal Ladoo Step by Step

1.To a pan add 1 cup moong dal and start roasting in low flame.

2.Dry roast moong dal in low medium flame till it turns golden brown, it will take around 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

3.To another pan add ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon ghee heat it. Add 2 tablespoon broken cashews. Fry until golden brown, remove from flame and set aside.

4.By now roasted moong dal would have cooled down. Now add it to a dry mixer jar.

5.Powder it finely. Add it to sieve.

6.Add ¾ cup granulated white sugar to the same mixer jar.

7.Powder it finely.

8.Now add it to the same sieve.

9.Sieve it well to a bowl. This ensures even mixing and also avoids grains and remains in the ladoo. Discard the remains. If there is more remains you can again grind, sieve and add.

10.Add ghee with cashews. Make sure ghee is slightly hot when you add it.

11.Slightly mix it then add ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder.

12.Add 1 tablespoon ghee. So in total we have used ¼ cup + 2 tablespoon ghee.

13.Mix it well until you see a mixture like this.

14.Take a small portion and press tight.

15.Shape into balls or ladoos.

Moong Dal Ladoo is ready!

Expert Tips

• Roasting dal - Roast moong dal slowly in low flame, keep stirring to avoid burning. It should turn nice golden colour and smell nutty.
• Sieving - I always sieve both powdered dal and sugar, this helps to remove grainy bits and gives smooth texture.
• Adding ghee - Add slightly hot ghee, mix with spoon and then shape when warm.
• Sweetness - If you like sweeter ladoos, you can use equal ratio of dal and sugar. The sweetness in this measure is perfect and balanced. You can replace powdered sugar with jaggery for a more healthy variation.
• Storage - Store in airtight box, it keeps good for more than two weeks. The flavor stays same if you keep it in cool place.

Serving and Storage

Serve this as festival sweet or after meal dessert. It goes very well with a cup of filter coffee also. You can make it ahead and store for gifting during special days. Store in clean airtight jar, no need to refrigerate. It stays fresh for around two weeks easily.

FAQS

1.Can I use jaggery?

Yes, you can use jaggery instead for slightly different taste. But make sure to use jaggery without impurities as we are adding it directly.

2.Why my ladoos are not holding shape?

Maybe less ghee added or mixture is too dry. Add few spoons of warm ghee again and mix, it will come together.

3.Can I roast dal in advance?

Yes, you can roast and store moong dal powder in airtight jar for few days. Just warm slightly before mixing with sugar and ghee.

4.Is this ladoo healthy?

It is made from moong dal which is protein rich, and ghee gives good fat. It is healthy when eaten in small quantity.

5.Is sieving mandatory?

Yes, I would recommend sieving for 2 reasons : one is that you can ensure even mixing of powdered sugar and moong dal and second being you can avoid the grainy bits in your ladoo.

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Moong Dal Ladoo Recipe

Moong Dal Ladoo is a tasty and melt in the mouth Indian sweet made using moong dal, sugar, ghee, nuts and flavoured with cardamom powder. Moong Dal Ladoo is also known as Nei Urundai or Paasi Paruppu Ladoo. It is one of the traditional South Indian sweets which is made often during special festivals.

Course Snack, sweet

Cuisine Indian

Keyword dal recipes, diwali dishes, diwali mithai, diwali recipes, diwali snacks, diwali snacks recipes, diwali sweets, diwali sweets recipes, easy diwali recipes, easy diwali snacks, ghee recipes, laddu, ladoo recipes, sweet recipes, virtual diwali party

Prep Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 11 ladoos

Calories 128kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup moong dal
• ¾ cup granulated white sugar
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoon ghee
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoon broken cashews

Instructions

• To a pan add 1 cup moong dal and start roasting in low flame.
• Dry roast moong dal in low medium flame till it turns golden brown, it will take around 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• To another pan add ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon ghee heat it. Add 2 tablespoon broken cashews. Fry until golden brown, remove from flame and set aside.
• By now roasted moong dal would have cooled down. Now add it to a dry mixer jar.
• Powder it finely. Add it to sieve.
• Add ¾ cup granulated white sugar to the same mixer jar.
• Powder it finely.
• Now add it to the same sieve.
• Sieve it well to a bowl. This ensures even mixing and also avoids grains and remains in the ladoo. Discard the remains. If there is more remains you can again grind, sieve and add.
• Add ghee with cashews. Make sure ghee is slightly hot when you add it.
• Slightly mix it then add ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder.
• Add 1 tablespoon ghee. So in total we have used ¼ cup + 2 tablespoon ghee.
• Mix it well until you see a mixture like this.
• Take a small portion and press tight.
• Shape into balls or ladoos.

Video

Notes

• Roasting dal - Roast moong dal slowly in low flame, keep stirring to avoid burning. It should turn nice golden colour and smell nutty.
• Sieving - I always sieve both powdered dal and sugar, this helps to remove grainy bits and gives smooth texture.
• Adding ghee - Add slightly hot ghee, mix with spoon and then shape when warm.
• Sweetness - If you like sweeter ladoos, you can use equal ratio of dal and sugar. The sweetness in this measure is perfect and balanced. You can replace powdered sugar with jaggery for a more healthy variation.
• Storage - Store in airtight box, it keeps good for more than two weeks. The flavor stays same if you keep it in cool place.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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Rava Laddu is a popular Indian festive sweet made using rava, sugar, ghee, nuts and cardamom powder. Also popularly known as suji laddu, these are quick and easy to make perfect for even beginners to try. These rava laddus tastes so delicious, has a melt in the mouth texture with a slight crunch from rava and cashews.

Rava Laddu is one of the popular sweets that you can make for any festival. It is a quick and easy to make sweet and is one of the first few sweets I learned to prepare. I should admit it came out perfect in my first try itself so it is so special to me. Do try this easy Rava Laddu and enjoy!

About Rava Laddu

Rava Laddu is sweet semolina balls made using semolina or rava or sooji along with sugar, ghee, cardamom powder and nuts. Rava Laddu is also popularly known as Suji ke Laddu. Rava Laddu is one of the delicious laddu that you can make for any festival especially Gokulashtami or Krishna Jayanthi.

Rava Laddu is made using rava or sooji(cream of wheat), sugar, ghee, cashewnuts and flavored with cardamom. Basically Rava Laddu is nothing but sweet sooji balls with nuts and flavors.

"Krishnar Jayanthi / Gokulashtami" - The festival I look forward each year. The little footprints drawn gives the home a divine look. In hindu customs, it is believed that the footprints drawn brings little krishna home. Rava Laddu is made for Gokulashtami or any festive occasions like Diwali etc.

There are many variations to this easy Rava Laddu but I am sharing my family recipe which is easy, quick to make and tastes delicious. This Rava laddu can be tried even by beginners, its so easy and not that tricky too.

This recipe is from my mother who is making it for the past 30 years and it is a no fail recipe that any one can try. Beginners are always scared to try sweet recipes because of the consistency but this sweet is quick and easy to make with no consistency checks.

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Rava Laddu Ingredients

• Rava / Sooji / Semolina - I have used store bought semi fine rava (upma rava) for this recipe.
• Sugar - Traditionally white sugar is added for Rava Laddu. You can alternate sugar with jaggery powder, or brown sugar and make sure to increase the quantity accordingly.
• Ghee - Use homemade ghee for best aroma and flavour. If using store bought ghee make sure it is fresh for best taste.
• Nuts - I have used cashew nuts broken fried in ghee, you can add almonds, pistachios or even raisins based on your choice.
• Cardamom - The best flavour for rava laddu is from cardamom so use freshly powdered cardamom powder.

How to make Rava Laddu Step by Step

1.Heat 1 teaspoon ghee to a pan. We need ¼ cup ghee for this recipe so take 1 teaspoon ghee from it for roasting.

2.Add 1 cup rava to the pan and dry roast it until nice aroma comes and it turns slightly golden. You can feel the aroma in the kitchen and that is the sign that rava is roasted well.

3.Take care not to brown them, turn off heat, keep aside and allow it to cool. Immediately transfer it to a bowl to cool down.

4.To a mixer jar add ¾ cup sugar along with 2 cardamom. I peeled the skin and added, you can add it as such with skin too.

5.Powder the sugar very fine, set aside in a bowl.

6.Then transfer roasted rava to the same mixer jar.

7.Grind it to a semi coarse mixture.

8.Transfer powdered rava and sugar to a mixing bowl.

9.Mix until it is combined well.

10.Heat ¼ cup ghee in a tadka pan - add 2 tablespoon broken cashews.

11.Fry until golden. Switch off and remove from flame.

12.Then add fried cashews along with ghee to the mixing bowl.

13.Mix everything together, by this time it will look like bread crumbs. First mix with a spatula as it will be hot.

14.Then with your fingers mix it well, break lumps if any.

15.Shape them into rounds balls by pressing tight. Press it tight and form balls. Repeat to finish.

16. Rava Laddus are ready.

Store in an airtight container.

Expert Tips

• Choosing Sooji / Rava - Choose fine variety of semolina or rava or sooji preferably.
• Roasting Sooji - While roasting rava take care not to brown it, be very careful to turn over if not it might get browned at the bottom. Roast it well for 5-7 minutes stirring continuously. After roasting immediately transfer it to a bowl to cool down, do not let it in the pan itself as the heat of the pan might brown the rava.
• Grinding Sooji - The texture of rava should be slightly coarse else while eating it will not have the crunch and will not taste good. Also take care not to grind the rava too coarse else shaping will be difficult.
• Mixing - While mixing sooji and sugar, mix thoroughly so that the sugar is evenly distributed. Also add sugar only when rava is warm, if it is too hot then sugar will start melting making the mixture runny.
• Adding ghee - Do not add more ghee, it will make the laddu look dull and alter the taste. Also use homemade or fresh ghee for best flavor.
• Nuts - I have used chopped cashews, you can even use almonds, raisins too.
• Sugar - Adding ¾ cup sugar will be just perfect, it will taste a bit over sweet when you taste it just after making but will be perfect after few hrs.

Variations

• You can add half and half ghee and milk if you are looking for a low fat version. After the milk is added quickly form them into balls, don't let it dry. If its dried add few drops of ghee and form into balls.
• The ghee version keeps well even for a week but for the milk version the shelf life is very less consume it within a day or two.
• You can add 2 tablespoon desiccated coconut, saute in ghee for 2 minutes then add it. Add 1 tablespoon ghee extra if adding coconut.
• Add ½ teaspoon rose essence and few drops pink food color to make rose rava laddu. Likewise you can try with other flavors of your choice too.
• You can also add raisins fry and add it. You can add almonds along with cashews too.

Serving & Storage

Serve it as a snack along with tea or coffee. Store in an airtight container to retain freshness. Need not refrigerate. Rava Laddu keeps well for about 2-3 days in room temperature.

FAQS

1.Why is my laddu breaking while shaping?

If there is no enough moisture content then the laddu may break. So add little more ghee and start shaping. Warm ghee helps laddu to hold its shape well.

2.Can I made rava laddu using jaggery / cane sugar?

Yes you can make rava laddu with jaggery or cane sugar but make sure to use organic variety which is free from impurities as we have to add it as such.

3.What type of pan is best suited for making rava laddu?

You can use any heavy bottomed flat based pan or kadai to roast rava. But make sure not to burn it and stir at regular intervals.

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Rava Laddu Recipe | Rava Ladoo Recipe

Rava Laddu is a popular Indian festive sweet made using rava, sugar, ghee, nuts and cardamom powder. Also popularly known as suji laddu, these are quick and easy to make perfect for even beginners to try. These rava laddus tastes so delicious, has a melt in the mouth texture with a slight crunch from rava and cashews.

Course sweet

Cuisine Indian

Keyword diwali dishes, diwali food, diwali mithai, diwali recipes, diwali sweets, diwali sweets recipes, easy diwali recipes, laddu, ladoo recipes, Rava Ladoo / Rava Laddu, rava recipes, sweet recipes, virtual diwali party

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 10 laddus

Calories 167kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup rava
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup ghee melted
• 2 nos cardamom
• 2 tablespoon cashew nuts broken

Instructions

• Add rava to a kadai and dry roast it until nice aroma comes and it turns slightly golden. Take care not to brown them, turn off heat, keep aside and allow it to cool.
• Add 1 cup rava to the pan and dry roast it until nice aroma comes and it turns slightly golden. You can feel the aroma in the kitchen and that is the sign that rava is roasted well.
• Take care not to brown them, turn off heat, keep aside and allow it to cool. Immediately transfer it to a bowl to cool down.
• Powder the sugar very fine, set aside in a bowl. Then transfer roasted rava to the same mixer jar.
• Grind it to a semi coarse mixture. Transfer powdered rava and sugar to a mixing bowl and mix until it is combined well.
• Then add the fried cashews, cardamom powder. Add ghee.
• Mix everything together, by this time it will look like bread crumbs. With your hands form them into rounds balls by pressing tight.
• Press it tight and form balls. set aside. Store in airtight container.
• Enjoy Rava Laddu!

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Notes

• Choosing Sooji / Rava - Choose fine variety of semolina or rava or sooji preferably.
• Roasting Sooji - While roasting rava take care not to brown it, be very careful to turn over if not it might get browned at the bottom. Roast it well for 5-7 minutes stirring continuously. After roasting immediately transfer it to a bowl to cool down, do not let it in the pan itself as the heat of the pan might brown the rava.
• Grinding Sooji - The texture of rava should be slightly coarse else while eating it will not have the crunch and will not taste good. Also take care not to grind the rava too coarse else shaping will be difficult.
• Mixing - While mixing sooji and sugar, mix thoroughly so that the sugar is evenly distributed. Also add sugar only when rava is warm, if it is too hot then sugar will start melting making the mixture runny.
• Adding ghee - Do not add more ghee, it will make the laddu look dull and alter the taste. Also use homemade or fresh ghee for best flavor.
• Nuts - I have used chopped cashews, you can even use almonds, raisins too.
• Sugar - Adding ¾ cup sugar will be just perfect, it will taste a bit over sweet when you taste it just after making but will be perfect after few hrs.

Nutrition

Serving: 40g | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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Peanut Sesame Ladoo is nutty flavoured sweet made by grinding roasted peanuts and sesame into a coarse powder and shaping them into balls. Peanut Sesame Ladoo is an instant sweet to make for snack & sweet cravings, also it is a guilt free snack. 

Peanut Sesame Ladoo is a no cook, healthy anytime snack compared to the packed junkies. This sweet comes together quickly, Ladoos keep well at room temperature for about a week, so you can make a batch ahead and have something wholesome to reach for instead of packaged snacks.

About Peanut Sesame Ladoo

Peanut Sesame Ladoo is a healthy snack option made using peanuts, sesame and jaggery. This is one of the melt in the mouth ladoos you can make in few minutes. The peanuts give a warm, earthy taste while the sesame adds toasted nuttiness that make the ladoos special.

The texture of these ladoos is not hard or brittle, but soft and slightly crumbly at the same time. This is because you mix the nuts with jaggery and then shape them while oil from the peanuts, sesame combine everything together. You can adjust how much you grind the mixture depending on your preference.

This ladoo is completely healthy to snack on, it has no added oil and no refined sugar. Also the jaggery gives natural sweetness and peanuts and sesame provide good fats and nutrients. You can make small batch or large quantity depending on how many you need.

I usually make a big batch of these during the weekend as my family finishes them quite quickly but you can store them for a week at room temperature and enjoy.

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Peanut Sesame Ladoo Ingredients

• Peanuts - I use raw peanuts that you roast yourself to make the nutty base of the ladoos. You need to roast them until black spots appear and they start to crack, this brings out all the flavour.
• Sesame Seeds - I use white sesame seeds because they add a warm, toasted flavour and a slightly gritty texture to the ladoos. You need to roast them until golden brown and fragrant.
• Jaggery - I use jaggery for sweetness and it also binds the mixture and makes it possible to shape the ladoos. You need clean jaggery free from dirt or pieces.
• Cardamom - I add one whole cardamom pod because it bring out the flavour of the roasted nuts and add a subtle, warm spice that make the ladoos taste special.

How to make Sesame Peanut Ladoo Step by Step

1.To a fry pan add peanuts, dry roast until black spots appear here and there. It starts to crack out and becomes crisp in few minutes. Switch off.

2.Remove the skin, rub between your palms and remove. Now break open each peanut and remove the tiny part.(this step is purely optional but I recommend if you are going to give this peanut butter for kids), amma says its pitham not sure of what its called in english.Now the peanuts are ready.

3.Take sesame in a pan and roast till golden brown.

4.To a mixer jar add roasted and cleaned peanuts, sesame seeds and jaggery. Use clean jaggery free from dirt.

5.Add one whole cardamom. First grind it to coarse mixture. Do not run the mixie at a stretch, give intervals and run. Grind further and it will start to come together.

6.It will look greasy as the oil will start to come out. Stop grinding at this stage. Transfer this mixture to a plate. Mix it well, break the lumps.

7.Start shaping ladoo, take a fistful and start shaping

8.Make round balls and make the ladoos ready. Store in clean dry container.

Keeps well in room temperature itself for about a week.

Expert Tips

• Roasting - I roast them until black spots appear and they start to crack. This takes a few minutes and brings out all the flavour.
• Remove Peanut Skins - I usually break each peanut and remove the skin and the tiny inner part.
• Roast Sesame Golden - I toast the sesame seeds until they turn golden brown and become fragrant.
• Grind in Pulses - I don't run the mixer continuously, I give it intervals and run for few seconds, then stop and mix by hand.
• Stop When Greasy - I keep grinding until the mixture look greasy and start to come together. The oils from the peanuts help bind everything.
• Cool Before Shaping - I let the mixture cool on a plate for a few minutes before I start shaping. If it is too warm it become harder to shape into round balls.
• Store in Dry Container - I keep the finished ladoos in a clean, dry, airtight container. Moisture make them sticky so make sure your container is completely dry.

Serving and Storage

Serve ladoos at room temperature as a snack or after a meal and these keep well for about a week without refrigeration. I recommend eating them within the first few days as they taste best when fresh.

FAQS

1.Can I skip removing peanut skins?

Yes, you can skip it if you don't mind the skin. But removing them make the ladoos smoother and nicer in texture.With skin it gives a slightly bitter taste.

2.When to stop grinding?

Stop when the mixture starts looking slightly greasy and comes together when you press it. Don't grind too much as it can become a smooth paste because of the released oil.

3.Can I add ghee?

Yes, you can add a little ghee if you like. But it is not really needed as the peanuts release their own oil.

4.Can I make these ahead?

Yes, you can make them two or three days ahead and store in a dry container. They keep well at room temperature.

5.Do these ladoos need to be kept in the fridge?

No, refrigeration not needed. Room temperature storage keep them in the best condition and the fridge can make them hard.

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Peanut Sesame Ladoo Recipe

Peanut Sesame Ladoo is nutty flavoured sweet made by grinding roasted peanuts and sesame into a coarse powder and shaping them into balls. Peanut Sesame Ladoo is an instant sweet to make for snack & sweet cravings, also it is a guilt free snack. 

Course Snack, sweet

Cuisine Indian

Keyword diwali dishes, diwali recipes, diwali sweets, diwali sweets recipes, easy diwali recipes, how to make cardamom powder, jaggery recipes, laddu, ladoo recipes, peanut recipes, snack recipes, sweet recipes, virtual diwali party

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 12 ladoos

Calories 54kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• ¾ heaped cup peanuts
• ¼ heaped cup sesame seeds
• ¾ cup jaggery
• 1 whole cardamom

Instructions

• To a fry pan add peanuts, dry roast until black spots appear here and there. It starts to crack out and becomes crisp in few mins. Switch off.
• Remove the skin, rub between your palms and remove. Now break open each peanut and remove the tiny part. Now the peanuts are ready.
• Take sesame in a pan and roast till golden brown.
• To a mixer jar add roasted and cleaned peanuts, sesame seeds and jaggery. Use clean jaggery free from dirt.
• Add one whole cardamom .First grind it to coarse mixture. Do not run the mixie at a stretch, give intervals and run. Grind further and it will start to come together.
• It will look greasy as the oil will start to come out. Stop grinding at this stage. Transfer this mixture to a plate. Mix it well, break the lumps.
• Start shaping ladoo, take a fistful and start shaping.
• Make round balls and make the ladoos ready. Store in clean dry container.
• Keeps well in room temperature itself for about a week. Enjoy Peanut Sesame Ladoo!

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Nutrition

Serving: 40g | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 0.03mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 0.002IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Ragi Halwa is a delicious sweet made by extract ragi milk and cooking it with ghee and jaggery syrup. Ragi Halwa is an alternate to the regular wheat halwa for special occasions. It tastes like roasted grain with sweetness and ghee richness all mixed together. 

This is simple to make but need patience and constant stirring while it gets cooked. It is perfect for serving at special occasions or festive season celebrations, and you can make it ahead too. This is different from regular wheat halwa because ragi gives it a gentle flavour and smooth texture.

About Ragi Halwa

Ragi Halwa is an instant version that can be made quickly. Traditionally ragi halwa is made by soaking whole ragi grain overnight, extracting milk from it then the milk is mixed with sugar syrup cooked till halwa consistency just like we make wheat halwa. As it cooks, the colour slowly darken from pale cream to deep brown.

This recipe is special of the simple ingredients used. Just ragi, ghee, jaggery and cashews. But even with just very few ingredients, the flavour comes out so rich. Some people use whole ragi grains instead of flour because they get more milk from it.

I usually make this on special occasions. My family always finish it quickly because it taste warm and homemade.

I wanted to try Ragi Halwa a quick version which does not take much time. So tried with ragi flour and jaggery syrup, had no hope even till the last 5 mins of kindufying but then when I tasted a spoon it was soo yum. Amma awed and said super yayy!!

The first time I tasted ragi halwa was at Ananda's restaurant we didn't order it they just gave a small bowl full for mittu but as usual we ended up finishing it up. From that time I had this halwa in my totry list and so glad that I nailed it the first time itself.

I was soo happy not only because it turned out great, trust me mittu who is not fond of any halwa loved it so much inspite of me telling her that its ragi halwa. So my picky eater approved Ragi Halwa Recipe this is  so do try and let me know.

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• Mango Halwa Recipe
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• Milk Halwa Recipe | Paal Halwa Recipe
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• Moong Dal Halwa

Ragi Halwa Ingredients

• Ragi Flour - I use ragi flour to make the base of the halwa. It has a mild, earthy flavour that works really well with jaggery and ghee. 
• Water - I add water to extract the ragi milk, this is the most important step. Then I add more water later when cooking the milk. 
• Jaggery - I just added jaggery for sweetness as it give a natural caramel taste. 
• Ghee - I used ghee for frying the cashews first, then add more slowly while cooking. 
• Cashews - I fry broken cashews in ghee until they turn golden brown. These add crunch and flavour.

How to make Ragi Halwa Step by Step

1.To a mixing bowl - add ragi flour, add water to it.

2.Whisk it well without lumps. Transfer to mixer jar and pulse it few times.Transfer the mixer to a muslin cloth

3.Squeeze well to extract milk. I extracted just once.If you want you can add little more water, pulse and extract second time too. Discard the mixture collected in the cloth. Set the extracted milk aside. To a pan add jaggery.

4.Add water to it

5.Boil for few mins until jaggery dissolves. Strain to remove impurities. Set aside.

6.Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee - add broken cashews, fry till golden brown, remove and set aside.Now add the extracted ragi milk.

7.Keep cooking in low flame. It will start to thicken, but will take at least 10 minutes of stirring. Keep stirring continuously. It will start to coat the ladle.

8.Add jaggery syrup at this stage. Keep stirring and cooking.

9.Slowly it will thicken and reach porridge consistency start adding ghee in intervals. The colour will slowly change to dark shade.

10.Add ghee and mix well. Do not add ghee fully add little by little may be a spoon at at time.It will absorb the ghee.

11.Keep cooking until it gets thick like a jelly. It will start to leave the sides of the pan leaving ghee and will not absorb ghee anymore. This is the right stage.

12.Add ghee fried cashews mix well and switch off. The texture will be glossy and will not stick. Switch off at this stage.

Serve warm!

Expert Tips

• Stir constantly - I keep stirring the ragi milk on low flame or it will form lumps and stick to the bottom. 
• Extract milk - I squeeze muslin cloth really firmly to get as much milk as possible. 
• Add ghee slowly - I add the ghee little by little, just a spoonful at a time because the mixture need time to absorb it. 
• Check the consistency - I watch for when the halwa starts to leave the sides of the pan and stop absorbing the ghee. 
• Use Low Flame - I always cook on low to medium-low flame so nothing burn or stick to the bottom. 
• Fry cashews - I fry the cashews while the halwa is still cooking on the stove. 

Serving and Storage

Serve this halwa warm or at room temperature for best texture and flavour. Store leftovers in airtight container for two to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate and warm gently before serving.

FAQS

1.Can I use whole ragi?

Yes, you can use whole ragi also, You may get more milk when you extract from while ragi grain and so may need little more ghee.

2.How do I know the ragi milk is ready?

It should be thin and slightly creamy, not too watery.

3.Can I reduce the ghee?

Yes, add ghee little by little so that you can reduce the usage of ghee.

4.Can I use white sugar?

Yes you can add regular white, but jaggery gives the best flavour and deep colour to the halwa.

5.What if the halwa is thin?

You must keep cooking on low flame while stirring until it thickens and comes together. Extract milk properly don't add too much water while extracting.

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Ragi Halwa Recipe

Ragi Halwa is a delicious sweet made by extract ragi milk and cooking it with ghee and jaggery syrup. Ragi Halwa is an alternate to the regular wheat halwa for special occasions. It tastes like roasted grain with sweetness and ghee richness all mixed together. 

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Keyword dessert recipes, diwali dishes, diwali mithai, diwali recipes, diwali sweets, diwali sweets recipes, easy diwali recipes, halwa, jaggery recipes, millet recipes, nuts recipes, ragi recipes, sweet recipes, virtual diwali party

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 315kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• ¼ cup ragi flour
• 5 whole cashews broken
• ⅛ cup ghee

For making jaggery syrup:

• ¼ cup jaggery
• ½ cup water
• 1 ½ cups water

Instructions

• To a mixing bowl - add ragi flour, add water to it.
• Whisk it well without lumps. Transfer to mixer jar and pulse it few times. Transfer the mixer to a muslin cloth.
• Squeeze well to extract milk. I extracted just once. If you want you can add little more water, pulse and extract second time too. Discard the mixture collected in the cloth. Set the extracted milk aside.
• To a pan add jaggery. Add water to it.
• Boil for few mins until jaggery dissolves. Strain to remove impurities. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee - add broken cashews, fry till golden brown, remove and set aside.
• Now add the extracted ragi milk. Keep cooking in low flame. It will start to thicken, but will take at least 10 minutes of stirring. Keep stirring continuously. It will start to coat the ladle.
• Add jaggery syrup at this stage. Keep stirring and cooking.
• Slowly it will thicken and reach porridge consistency start adding ghee in intervals. The color will slowly change to dark shade.
• Add ghee and mix well. Do not add ghee fully add little by little may be a spoon at at  a time. It will absorb the ghee.
• Keep cooking until it gets thick like a jelly. It will start to leave the sides of the pan leaving ghee and will not absorb ghee anymore. This is the right stage.
• Add ghee fried cashews mix well and switch off. The texture will be glossy and will not stick. Switch off at this stage. Enjoy Ragi Halwa!

Notes

• Stir constantly - I keep stirring the ragi milk on low flame or it will form lumps and stick to the bottom. 
• Extract Milk Well - I squeeze the muslin cloth really firmly to get as much milk as possible. 
• Add Ghee Slowly - I add the ghee little by little, just a spoonful at a time because the mixture need time to absorb it. 
• Check the consistency - I watch for when the halwa starts to leave the sides of the pan and stop absorbing the ghee. 
• Use Low Flame - I always cook on low to medium-low flame so nothing burn or stick to the bottom. 
• Fry cashews - I fry the cashews while the halwa is still cooking on the stove. 

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg

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Chana Dal Halwa is a tasty, simple sweet made by simmering chana dal paste with ghee, sugar syrup and flavoured with cardamom powder. Chana Dal Halwa can be made quickly with the ingredients available at home for celebrating sudden moments. 

Even though you are using very basic things like chana dal, ghee, sugar, and milk, the halwa tastes so rich and special. This halwa comes together in about an hour and a half, and it is not difficult at all. You can make this for sudden celebration or when guests arrive because it comes together so quickly, and everyone just love it.

About Chana Dal Halwa

Chana Dal Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet halwa that made by cooking ground chana dal paste with ghee until it turn golden and fragrant, then you combine with milk and sugar syrup. The halwa gets its name from chana dal, which is split chickpea dal that has this mild, slightly nutty flavour that makes it different from other halwa recipe.

The texture of this halwa is so wonderful. The cooked dal paste brings flavour  and continuous stirring to make it smooth and creamy. The halwa is golden in colour from the saffron, and it also adds warm flavour and rich taste to the dish. 

You can adjust this halwa based on your taste preference, you can make it sweeter by adding extra sugar or you can prefer it less sweet by using less sugar. The saffron is the key ingredient in this recipe and you really shouldn't skip it because it has special flavour that makes the whole halwa taste different. 

I usually make this on festive occasions or when I want to try something different from the regular halwa that I make at home. My family love it because the texture is so soft and tasty, also feels something impressive but simple.

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Chana Dal Halwa Ingredients

• Chana Dal - I use chana dal for the base of this halwa because it has mild nutty flavour and become smooth when you cook it. You need to soak it for one hour first and then grind it coarsely to get the best texture.
• Ghee - I use ghee for toasting the dal and making it golden and rich. Ghee really gives much better taste and texture to the halwa.
• Sugar - I add sugar for sweetness and you can adjust it based on how sweet you like your halwa and your preference.
• Milk - I add milk to make the halwa creamy and soft, it helps the dal cook completely and get that smooth texture you want. 
• Saffron - I use saffron soaked in warm milk for the beautiful golden colour and special flavour that makes it taste different and more special. 
• Cardamom Powder - I add cardamom powder for warm flavour that goes well with the saffron and ghee and make it taste richer. 
• Almonds - I added chopped almonds for crunch and garnish on the top of the halwa. You can also use cashew or pistachio if you prefer.

How to make Chana Dal Halwa RecipeStep by Step

1.Soak chana dal in water for 1 hour. Drain it and transfer to mixer jar.

2.Grind it to a slightly coarse paste, Set aside. Soak saffron in warm milk, mix well and set aside. To a kadai or pan  add half of ghee to it add ground paste.

3.Keep cooking in low flame, first its lumpy slowly it will crumble like shown below, keep sauteing in low flame until  golden and raw smell of chana dal leaves.

4.Add milk,saffron milk and water to it.

5.Mix well and cook covered for few minutes.

6.Cook until dal gets soft and fully cooked. Add sugar to it and mix well. The mixture will become goey.

7.Slow it will start to thicken, at this stage add remaining ghee. Keep stirring in low flame until it starts to leave the kadai and rolls like a ball.

8.Add cardamom powder and chopped almonds. Mix well and switch off.

Serve hot or warm with a generous sprinkle of chopped almonds. Delicious melt in the mouth chana dal halwa ready. Serve hot or warm!

Expert Tips

• Heavy Kadai - Use a heavy bottomed pan or kadai for this halwa because it prevents the mixture from sticking and burning at the bottom. 
• Toast the Dal - Toast the grind chana dal paste in ghee on low flame until it turn golden for flavour.
• Keep Stirring - Stir at intervals while cooking, regular stirring make sure the halwa cook evenly and the texture come out smooth.
• Add Ghee Right - Add the remaining ghee when the mixture starts to thicken after you add sugar, this really helps to make it soft and creamy. The ghee brings everything together at this stage.
• Cook Till Ball - Cook until the halwa starts to leave the side of the pan and roll like a ball when you stir it. 
• Serve Warm - Serve Chana Dal Halwa while warm because the texture is so soft and creamy at that temperature. 

Serving and Storage

Serve this Halwa warm or hot with chopped almonds on top, It can be kept at room temperature for one day. You can refrigerate for three days and reheat before serving. When reheated, ghee will come out little which makes it soft again.

FAQS

1.Can I skip saffron in this?

You can skip it, but it really makes a big difference to the colour and flavour to the halwa.

2.Can I reduce ghee quantity?

You can reduce little but not too much. Ghee gives texture and shine to the halwa.

3.Why my halwa is sticky?

It may not be cooked fully. Keep cooking and stirring until it leaves sides of pan.

4.Can I skip cardamom?

Yes, cardamom is optional and you can skip it, but it does add warm flavour that go well with the saffron.

5.How long can I store this halwa?

You can simply keep it in an airtight container at room temperature and it stay fresh for like two to three days. 

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Chana Dal Halwa

Chana Dal Halwa is a tasty, simple sweet made by simmering chana dal paste with ghee, sugar syrup and flavoured with cardamom powder. Chana Dal Halwa can be made quickly with the ingredients available at home for celebrating sudden moments. 

Course Dessert, sweet, sweets

Cuisine Indian

Keyword chana recipes, dal recipes, diwali dishes, diwali recipes, diwali sweets, diwali sweets recipes, halwa, sweet recipes, virtual diwali party

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 3 people

Calories 367kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• ½ cup chana dal
• ⅛ cup ghee
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup milk + 1 tablespoon
• 10 strands saffron
• a tiny pinch cardamom powder (optional)
• 2 tablespoon almonds chopped

Instructions

• Soak chana dal in water for 1 hour. Drain it and transfer to mixer jar.
• Grind it to a slightly coarse paste. Set aside.
• Soak saffron in warm milk, mix well and set aside.
• To a kadai or pan  add half of ghee to it add ground paste.
• Keep cooking in low flame, first its lumpy slowly it will crumble, keep sauteing in low flame until  golden and raw smell of chana dal leaves.
• Add milk, saffron milk and water to it. Mix well and cook covered for few mins.
• Cook until dal gets soft and fully cooked. Add sugar to it and mix well. The mixture will become gooey.
• Slowly it will start to thicken, at this stage add remaining ghee. Keep stirring in low flame until it starts to leave the kadai and rolls like a ball.
• Add cardamom powder and chopped almonds. Mix well and switch off.
• Serve Chana Dal Halwa hot or warm with a generous sprinkle of chopped almonds.

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Notes

• Chana Dal - I use chana dal for the base of this halwa because it has mild nutty flavour and become smooth when you cook it. You need to soak it for one hour first and then grind it coarsely to get the best texture.
• Ghee - I use ghee for toasting the dal and making it golden and rich. Ghee really gives much better taste and texture to the halwa.
• Sugar - I add sugar for sweetness and you can adjust it based on how sweet you like your halwa and your preference.
• Milk - I add milk to make the halwa creamy and soft, it helps the dal cook completely and get that smooth texture you want. 
• Saffron - I use saffron soaked in warm milk for the beautiful golden colour and special flavour that makes it taste different and more special. 
• Cardamom Powder - I add cardamom powder for warm flavour that goes well with the saffron and ghee and make it taste richer. 
• Almonds - I added chopped almonds for crunch and garnish on the top of the halwa. You can also use cashew or pistachio if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg

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Besan Barfi is a delicious melt in mouth sweet made by cooking besan flour with ghee, sugar syrup then cutting them into squares. The flavour comes from nutty besan flour, cardamom powder and garnish of nuts makes it look special and tastes even better. 

This easy and quick sweet is perfect for special occasions when your busy schedule doesn't allow much time for cooking. The result is soft sweet that everyone loves as it melts in the mouth and doesn't feel heavy at all. Once cooled completely, it stores well for a couple of days.

About Besan Barfi

Besan Barfi is a traditional Indian sweet that people make for special occasions. This sweet is soft melts in your mouth without being heavy or sticky. The flavour is warm and rich because of cardamom powder mixed through it.

It has a golden brown colour from roasted besan, which gives it deeper, richer taste. Also the texture is tender and smooth, not grainy at all. It tastes smooth with ghee and sweetness from the sugar syrup.

You can adjust sweetness based on what you prefer, some people like it more sweet and some want less. This recipe works with white sugar or unrefined sugar, both give different taste but comes out good. Some add extra nuts on top and some skip it completely, it depends on your choice.

I usually make this barfi during festival season and it comes out perfect every time if you follow all the steps carefully. My family loves eating these because they tastes so good and not too sweet.

Similar Recipes

• Besan Ladoo Recipe (Besan Laddu)
• Besan Toast | Bread Besan Toast
• Carrot Barfi Recipe
• Besan Flour Murukku | Kadalai Maavu Murukku
• Beetroot Burfi Recipe

Besan Barfi Ingredients

• Besan Flour - I use one cup of besan flour as the base. Sieving avoid lump formation while roasting so flour stay smooth.
• Ghee - I use ghee for roasting besan and more for greasing the pan. Ghee gives richness and helps barfi melt and enhances the taste.
• Sugar - I use sugar for making syrup, you can use regular white sugar or unrefined sugar.
• Water - I use water for making sugar syrup. Water helps sugar dissolve and reach the right consistency.
• Cardamom Powder - I add cardamom powder for flavour and aroma. It blends beautifully with besan and makes barfi taste special.
• Almonds - I chop almonds and sprinkle on top before it cool. Nuts add crunch and make barfi look nice.

How to make Besan Burfi Step by Step

1.Take besan flour and sieve it once. Set aside.

2.To a pan add ghee heat it, then add sieved besan flour.

3.Keep cooking in low flame for about 20 minutes. The color slightly changes and the raw smell will go off and a nice aroma of cooked besan will start coming.Switch off and set aside. This step is very important incase the besan flour is not roasted well, then the raw smell will be there in the burfi too so roast it patiently in low flame.

4.Grease the pan with ghee and set aside.In another pan add sugar and water.

5.Keep cooking until its thick and syrupy. Add cardamom powder to the syrup at this stage.

6.Keep checking and once it reaches one string consistency switch off. Take the pan with besan mixture and switch on. Add the syrup to it.

7.Once you add it do not delay mix it well. It will start to thicken.

8.Once it is mixed well transfer the mixture to the greased pan, sprinkle nuts on top. Press it slightly.

9.When it is still warm, mark pieces. After cooling down completely, cut over the marked line.cut into small squares. They are soft when warm, once it cools down it will be perfect to bite.

Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Sieve Besan - I sieve besan flour once before roasting because it avoids lump formation. Sieving makes flour light and smooth.
• Roast Slowly - I roast besan flour in low flame till the raw smell goes. 
• Aroma - If the raw smell is there, besan is not roasted enough and it gives raw taste to burfi. 
• Check Sugar Syrup - I keep checking sugar syrup and once it reaches one string consistency I switch off, exact consistency is important.
• Mix Quickly - Once you add sugar syrup to besan mixture, mix well immediately because the mixture thickens fast. 
• Press While Warm - I transfer mixture to greased pan and sprinkle nuts on top while still warm. Press it slightly so the nuts stick well.
• Mark While Warm - Mark the pieces with knife while barfi is still warm, pieces come out clean. 
• Cool Completely - Barfi soft when warm but once it cools completely it hardens.

Serving and Storage

Serve Besan Barfi as sweet after meal or during tea time snack. It tastes best when it comes to room temperature because you get perfect texture and flavour. Store in airtight container and it stays fresh for three to four days in cool place. You can keep pieces separate with parchment paper in between so they don't stick together and stay nice.

FAQS

1.Can I use white sugar instead?

Yes you can use regular white sugar and it works fine. Unrefined sugar gives little different taste but both type work for this recipe.

2.Why my burfi comes out very hard?

Overcooking the sugar syrup make burfi very hard so switch off exactly after one string consistency. Do not overcook or it become difficult to bite.

3.How long they stay fresh?

Store in airtight container and they stay fresh for couple of days. Keep away from moisture because that make them soft and stick together.

4.Can I skip cardamom powder?

You can skip it but cardamom add nice flavour and aroma. Without it barfi tastes a bit plain so I recommend using it.

5.Why my barfi have wavy pattern on top?

This happens when you delay while handling and not mix quickly when syrup added. Mix well then switch off and pour immediately into greased pan for smooth top.

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Besan Barfi Recipe (Besan Burfi)

Besan Barfi is a delicious melt in mouth sweet made by cooking besan flour with ghee, sugar syrup then cutting them into squares. The flavour comes from nutty besan flour, cardamom powder and garnish of nuts makes it look special and tastes even better. 

Course sweet, sweets

Cuisine Indian

Keyword barfi, burfi, cardamom powder recipe, diwali dishes, diwali recipes, diwali sweets, diwali sweets recipes, easy diwali recipes, ghee recipes, sweet recipes, virtual diwali party

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 12 small pieces

Calories 125kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup besan flour
• ¼ cup ghee
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped almonds

For making sugar syrup:

• ¾ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup water

Instructions

• Take besan flour and sieve it once. Set aside.
• To a pan add ghee heat it, then add sieved besan flour.
• Keep cooking in low flame for about 20 mins. The color slightly changes and the raw smell will go off and a nice aroma of cooked besan will start coming. Switch off and set aside. This step is very important incase the besan flour is not roasted well, then the raw smell will be there in the burfi too so roast it patiently in low flame.
• Grease the pan with ghee and set aside. In another pan add sugar and water.
• Keep cooking until its thick and syrupy. Add cardamom powder to the syrup at this stage.
• Keep checking and once it reaches one string consistency switch off. Take the pan with besan mixture and switch on. Add the syrup to it.
• Once you add it do not delay mix it well. It will start to thicken.
• Once it is mixed well transfer the mixture to the greased pan, sprinkle nuts on top. Press it slightly.
• When it is still warm, mark pieces. After cooling down completely, cut over the marked line. Cut into small squares. They are soft when warm, once it cools down it will be perfect to bite. Enjoy Besan Barfi!

Notes

• Sieve Besan - I sieve besan flour once before roasting because it avoids lump formation. Sieving makes flour light and smooth.
• Roast Slowly - I roast besan flour in low flame till the raw smell goes. 
• Aroma - If the raw smell is there, besan is not roasted enough and it gives raw taste to burfi. 
• Check Sugar Syrup - I keep checking sugar syrup and once it reaches one string consistency I switch off, exact consistency is important.
• Mix Quickly - Once you add sugar syrup to besan mixture, mix well immediately because the mixture thickens fast. 
• Press While Warm - I transfer mixture to greased pan and sprinkle nuts on top while still warm. Press it slightly so the nuts stick well.
• Mark While Warm - Mark the pieces with knife while barfi is still warm, pieces come out clean. 
• Cool Completely - Barfi soft when warm but once it cools completely it hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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