Rava Laddu

Rava Laddu

Rava Ladoo is a delicious sweet that is made from semolina, cashewnuts and homemade ghee. These rava ladoos are a traditional sweet that is also made during many festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturti, weddings or even when there is a small occasion in the family.

Ingredients:

Rava / Sooji / Semolina : 1-1/2 cup, lightly pulsed to make a coarse powder in the blender

Coconut: 1/ 4 Cup ( Fresh and Shredded )

Milk: as required

Sugar:  1/2 Cup ( powdered )

Cardamom Powder: 1/2 tbsp

Raisins: 1/4 Cup

Cashew nuts: 1/4 Cup ( powdered )

Cashew nuts: 1/4 Cup ( Chopped )

Ghee: 1/4 tbsp + 1 tbsp

Method:

Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a small pan on low heat; roast the cashew nuts until lightly golden and crisp. Once roasted add in the raisins and sauté for a few seconds. Turn off the heat and keep this aside.

Heat ¼ cup of ghee in a heavy bottomed pan; add in the rava / semolina to the pan. Roast the rava until you get a roasted aroma and it is turning lightly golden. It is important to roast the rava, stirring continuously on very low heat. High heat can cause the rava to brown.

Once roasted add in the remaining ingredients included the roasted cashew nuts and raisins.

Saute for just a few more seconds until the mixture is well combined. Allow it to cool slightly. Once cooled, shape the rava ladoo mixture into equal size balls. If you are unable to hold the mixture and shape it into a ball; add in a tablespoon of milk or ghee or both to help it come together.

Enjoy Rava Ladoos with your family and friends.

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