Rava ladu

 

                                                           Rava Ladu

Ingredients:

• Rava / Sooji (semolina) – 1 cup

• Sugar – ¾ to 1 cup (as per sweetness preference)

• Ghee – ¼ to ½ cup (melted, adjust as needed)

• Grated dry coconut – ¼ cup (optional but gives nice taste)

• Cardamom powder – ½ tsp

• Cashews – 8–10 (chopped)

• Raisins – 8–10

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Method:

1. Roast the rava

   • Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan.

   • Add the rava and roast on medium flame until it turns light golden and aromatic.

   • Transfer to a plate and let it cool.

2. Roast nuts

   • In the same pan, add a little ghee.

   • Roast cashews and raisins until golden and keep aside.

3. Grind sugar

   • Powder the sugar in a mixer to make it fine.

   • Mix with cardamom powder.

4. Mixing

   • In a big bowl, combine roasted rava, grated coconut, powdered sugar, cardamom, cashews, and raisins.

   • Add warm melted ghee little by little. Mix well.

5. Shaping laddus

   • While the mixture is warm, take small portions and shape into balls (laddus).

   • If mixture feels dry, add 1–2 tsp more warm ghee.

6. Cool & Store

   • Allow them to cool completely.

   • Store in an airtight container (they stay good for about a week).