04/09/2023
Looking for a delicious, healthy, and super quick-to-make snack? Why not try these Indian Style energy balls - Dry Fruit Ladoo!
Healthy and nutrient-dense and quick and easy to make, perfect for busy families wanting healthy snacks or health-conscious fitness enthusiasts, or anyone who just likes yummy sweet treats.
You can pick up all the ingredients from our friends India At Home and the recipe is courtesy of them (they have some great traditional recipes on their website which are updated regularly).
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Ingredients:
1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts), finely chopped or coarsely ground
1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried figs, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1/2 cup desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
Ghee (clarified butter) for greasing and shaping
Steps to prepare the Dry Fruits Ladoo:
Prepare Dry Fruits:
Start by finely chopping or coarsely grinding the mixed nuts. You can use a food processor or a chopping board and knife.
Finely chop the pitted dates, dried figs, and dried apricots. Ensure that all the dried fruits are of uniform size.
Combine Dry Fruits and Coconut:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped mixed nuts, chopped dates, chopped figs, chopped apricots, desiccated coconut, ground cardamom, and saffron strands if using.
Mix everything well to distribute the flavors evenly.
Process the Mixture:
If the mixture seems too coarse to hold together, you can transfer a portion of it to a food processor and pulse a few times to create a slightly finer texture. This will help the ladoos hold their shape better.
Shape the Ladoos:
Grease your palms with a little ghee. This will prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
Take a small portion of the mixture and press it between your palms to shape it into a compact round ladoo. You can adjust the size of the ladoos as per your preference.
Repeat and Store:
Continue shaping the mixture into ladoos until you've used up all the mixture.
Place the shaped ladoos on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper. Let them air-dry for a couple of hours. This helps the ladoos set and hold their shape.
Enjoy:
Your dry fruit ladoos are now ready to be enjoyed!