Badam Ladoo Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	15 min
Serves	12 ladoo

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About

Badam Ladoo, also known as almond laddu, is a healthy and tasty Indian sweet. It uses almonds as the main ingredient and provides a rich source of protein and good fats. People prefer it as a guilt-free dessert for regular snacking and special occasions. It offers a healthier choice when traditional sweets are often loaded with sugar and ghee. This laddu requires only a few simple ingredients: roasted almond powder, powdered sugar, and a little ghee. It is very easy to prepare and does not require sugar syrup. This makes shaping the laddus easier and more uniform. You can use powdered jaggery instead of sugar for a healthier brown version. These laddus are perfect for health-conscious people and kids. Almond laddus have a long shelf life and stay fresh in airtight containers for several days. They are ideal for festivals, gifting, or lunchbox treats. Many households prepare them in batches to enjoy throughout the week. They also travel well and are easy to pack. You can serve them at room temperature without losing taste or texture. The smooth and soft texture melts in your mouth. Adding cardamom or dry fruits enhances the flavour. You can also blend them with dates for natural sweetness and fibre. These laddus are a great way to enjoy sweets without worrying too much about calories. Fun Fact:

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Ingredients

• 1 cup badam / almond
• 1 cup dry coconut (grated)
• ¾ cup jaggery
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
• 10 cashew / kaju (chopped)
• 2 tbsp raisins / kishmish

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Instructions

1. firstly, in a pan dry roast 1 cup badam.
2. roast until badam turns crunchy and golden brown.
3. cool completely and transfer to the blender.
4. blend to fine powder by pulsing couple of times.
5. transfer to a large bowl and keep aside.
6. now dry roast 1 cup dry coconut until it turns golden brown.
7. transfer the roasted coconut to a blender along with ¾ cup jaggery.
8. blend to a coarse powder by pulsing a couple of times.
9. transfer to the same bowl of badam powder.
10. also, add ¼ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.
11. now in a pan heat 2 tbsp ghee and roast 10 cashew and 2 tbsp raisins.
12. roast until cashews turn golden brown.
13. pour the roasted dry fruits into ladoo mixture.
14. mix well making sure the mixture is moist.
15. grease hands with ghee and start preparing ladoo.
16. finally, enjoy badam ladoo for 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container.

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Step-by-step

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Tips

Badam ladoo is a nutritious and delicious sweet perfect for every Indian festival. It is easy to make, rich in protein, and loved by all age groups.

1. Roasting – Always roast the almonds or almond flour on a low flame to enhance flavour and remove any raw taste.
2. Sweetener Choice – Use powdered jaggery or powdered sugar for easy binding and to keep the mixture smooth.
3. Ghee Usage – Add warm ghee in small amounts while mixing to help shape the laddus and give them a rich aroma.
4. Flavouring – Include cardamom powder for a traditional taste that blends well with almonds and sweeteners.
5. Storage – Store the ladoos in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to two weeks.

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Notes

• Firstly, roast the nuts on low flame to prevent them from burning.
• Also, you can replace jaggery with sugar. however, jaggery is considered healthy than sugar.
• Additionally, add dry fruits of your choice to make them nutritious.
• Finally, badam ladoo recipe tastes great when fresh dry fruits are used.