Step-by-step
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firstly, in a thick bottomed pan take ½ cup peanuts.
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roast on low flame until it turns crunchy and golden.
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cool completely, and blend to a coarse powder.
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transfer the peanut powder into a large bowl and keep it aside.
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in a pan roast ½ cup sesame. you can use black or white sesame.
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roast until the sesame turns aromatic and starts to pop out.
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cool completely, and blend to a coarse powder.
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transfer the sesame powder into the same large bowl and keep it aside.
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further take 2 tbsp almonds, 2 tbsp pistachios and roast until they turn crunchy.
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also add 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds and roast well.
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cool completely, and blend to a coarse powder.
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transfer the nuts powder into the same large bowl and keep it aside.
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now take ½ cup dry coconut and roast on low flame.
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roast until the coconut turns aromatic and slightly golden brown.
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transfer the roasted coconut into the same large bowl.
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also add 2 anjeer, 2 dates, ¼ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.
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mix until everything is well combined. keep aside.
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in a large kadai take 1½ cup jaggery and ¼ cup water. i have used marayoor jaggery which is prepared from condensed sugar cane juice.
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stir and boil until the jaggery syrup attains 1 string consistency.
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now add in prepared protein powder mix and mix well.
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combine well making sure everything is well combined.
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the mixture will start to thickens after a minute.
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transfer the mixture to a large plate. allow to cool slightly, this helps to hold the shape. i have greased the plate with ghee to prevent it from sticking.
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now prepare the ladoo of the size of your choice.
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finally, enjoy protein balls or energy balls for a month when stored in an airtight container.
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Notes
- firstly, you can mix and match with nuts, seeds and dry fruits of your choice.
- also, if you like the ladoo to be slightly hard then cook the jaggery syrup a little more.
- additionally, adding a tsp of ghee in jaggery syrup will enhance the flavour of ladoo and looks shiny.
- finally, protein balls or energy balls recipe tastes great when prepared with fresh ingredients.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/energy-balls-recipe-protein-balls-recipe/