DRY FRUIT LADOOS

 INGREDIENTS 

500 gm soft dates

1 cup makhana

1 cup almonds

1 cup cashews

1 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup walnuts

1/4 cup pista

1/4 cup raisins

1 tbsp white sesame seeds (til)

1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 

1 tbsp sunflower seeds

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tbsp poppy seeds

1 tsp cardamom powder

3-4 tbsp ghee

METHOD

Add 1 tbsp ghee in pan, add makhana and roast till crisp. Set aside

Add cashews, roast, set aside.

Add walnuts, roast, set aside.

Roast almonds set aside.

Roast pista and raisins set aside.

Lightly roast coconut and set aside.

If required add more ghee, roast all the seeds together.

Add seedless soft dates and roast till more soft and mushy. Let it cool down completely.

Now coarsely grind all the dry fruits one by one.

Make fine paste of dates.

Mix all the ingredients together.

Add roasted seeds and cardamom powder.

If you want extra sweetness add 1 tbsp powdered sugar.

Add 1-2 tsp ghee if required and start binding in ladoo of desired size.

You can store these ladoos for almost 1 month in air tight jar.

Make sure to feed your kids at least one ladoo everyday for extra energy.