Makhana ladoo is a great source of protein and carbohydrates. And is very good for growing kids. Makhana ladoo is a healthy evening snack & could be made for special occasions too in minutes.
Ingredients
100 g Nickmics makhana
1½ cups Nickmics almonds
1½ cups Nickmics cashews
1 cup desiccated coconut
2 tbsp chopped almonds
2 tbsp chopped cashews
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
2 tbsp Nickmics raisins
2 tbsp Nickmics sesame seeds
½ tsp cardamom seeds
1½ cup jaggery
½ cup water¼ tsp cardamom powder/elaichi powderfew dry fruits (chopped)
Recipe
First, roast 100 grams of makhana on low flame in a large kadai.
Roast makhana until crunchy, cool, and grind to a fine powder & keep it aside.
Take ½ cup almonds and ½ cup cashew in a pan and roast until the nuts turn crunchy.
Cool and finely grind the roasted makhana, then set aside. Roast 1 cup of coconut until it turns golden brown, then transfer to the same bowl and set aside.
In a pan heat 2 tbsp ghee, add 2 tbsp cashew, 2 tbsp almonds, 2 tbsp pistachios, and 2 tbsp raisins.
Roast nuts until crunchy and add to the same bowl. Also, include 2 tbsp sesame seeds and ½ tsp cardamom powder.
Mix well making sure everything is well combined.
Prepare the jaggery syrup, in a large kadai take 2 tbsp ghee, 1½ cup jaggery, and ½ cup water. Stir, and dissolve the jaggery completely.
Once the warm mixture is well combined with jaggery syrup, begin shaping the ladoo.
Enjoy your Makhana ladoo. It can be savored for up to 2 weeks if stored in an airtight container.