Step-by-step
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firstly, in a pan heat 2 tbsp ghee and fry 3 tbsp gond on low flame.
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fry until the gond puffs up and turns crystal.
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cool completely, and crush slightly. keep aside.
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in the pan dry roast 2 tbsp poppy seeds until it starts to pop.
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further, add 1 cup of dry coconut and roast until it turns aromatic and golden brown.
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transfer to the same plate and allow to cool slightly.
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further heat 2 tbsp ghee. add 1 cup almonds, 1 cup cashew, 1 cup walnuts, and 3 tbsp pistachios.
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roast until the nuts turn crunchy and golden brown.
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also add 1 cup raisins, 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds, and 3 tbsp sunflower seeds.
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roast until the seeds turn crunchy.
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transfer to the same plate and allow to cool completely.
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further, add ½ tsp cardamom powder and mix all the ingredients well. keep aside.
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in a large kadai take 2 tbsp ghee, 6 anjeer and 400 grams of dates paste.
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cook on medium flame until the dates paste starts to melt and turns into a paste consistency.
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add in roasted nuts and mix well.
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combine and mix until all the ingredients are well combined. dates help in binding the nuts.
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when the mixture is still warm, start shaping it into ladoo.
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finally, enjoy dry fruits ladoo or store them in an airtight container for a month.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to roast the nuts on low flame to prevent them from burning.
- also, you can add dry fruits and nuts of your choice to make it nutritious.
- additionally, adding dates paste helps in binding. so do not reduce the quantity.
- finally, dry fruit ladoo can be given to new moms as it helps in postpartum healing & improves Lactation.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/food-after-delivery-for-mother/