Pankaj Bhadouria
Haldi ke Laddu is a unique sweet dish that is tasty and healthy. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria shares the recipe for this wholes ... Read More
Preparation Time
10-15 Min
Cooking Time
10-15 Min
Meal Type
dessert
Difficulty
MEDIUM
For Haldi Ke Laddu
250 gm raw turmeric
3-4 tbsp ghee
20-25 almonds
12-15 cashew nuts
8-10 walnuts
10-12 pistachios
2 cups fox nuts
1/4 cup melon seeds
1 tbsp ghee
250 gm jaggery
1 tbsp water
1-2 tbsp raisins
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
melon seeds
1 tbsp black pepper powder
cashew nuts for garnish
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan and add 250 gm grated raw turmeric. Cook until it reduces to 1/4th and the raw smell of turmeric goes off.
Heat 1 tbsp ghee in another pan and fry 20-25 almonds, 12-15 cashew nuts, 8-10 walnuts, 10-12 pistachios, 2 cups fox nuts one by one and set aside.
Dry roast melon seeds.
In a pan, melt 250 gm jaggery in 1 tbsp water to make jaggery syrup.
Grind the roasted dry fruits into a coarse powder.
Grind the fox nuts separately and mix them into the dry fruit mixture.
Add the powder and raisins to the jaggery syrup and mix properly.
Add cooked raw turmeric mixture and mix well. Once the mixture cools slightly, add desiccated coconut, roasted melon seeds, black pepper powder and mix well.
Make round smooth laddus and garnish with cashew nuts.
Haldi Ke Laddus are made with turmeric (Haldi) and jaggery. Turmeric is rich in antibacterial properties and helps fight a lot of seasonal ailments. Consumption of turmeric is considered very beneficial in the winter season.
Haldi Ke Laddu can be made easily at home, and they are delicious. It’s believed that laddus are a sign of good luck and also have a longer shelf life.
