Thursday, 8 January 2015

Dry fruits laddu ( Antin unde / Dinkache Ladu)

 Enjoy Healthy Winter with Dry fruits Laddus..





Dry fruits laddus are perfect during the Indian winters since they help to warming our body. The proportions of the dry fruits can vary according to your choice.


1. Dates – which are good source of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are required for normal growth, development and overall well-being. Dates are an excellent source of iron & potassium.

2. Almonds / badam - Almonds are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, and are associated with a number of health benefits. Just a handful of almonds, approximately one ounce, contains one-eighth of our necessary daily protein. Almonds are a source of Vit E, copper, magnesium, and high quality protein.

3. Raisins - Helps against Anemia, Digestion, Reduces Acidity, Prevents Cancer, helps in Mouth and Dental Care,  for Weight management.


4. Cashew nuts- Rich in  many essential Vitamins such as Vit B1, B5, B6 and Riboflavin. It also helps to lower Blood Pressure, prevents Cancer n also prevents Gallstones. 


5. Dry coconut - It is a complete food is rich in calories, vitamins, and minerals. It has very low in sodium, High in manganese and free of cholesterol.




6. Sesame / Til seeds- Helps Prevent Diabetes, Reduces Blood Pressure, For Healthy Skin, Lowers Cholesterol,  Prevents Cancer,  Helps Lessen Anxiety, Relieves Arthritis, Prevents Wrinkles, Encourages Bone Health and Prevents Osteoporosis.


7. Poppy seeds/ Khus khus - Prevent mouth ulcers, Relieve constipation, Improve heart health, Prevent bone damage, Enhance brain function, Boost immunity.

8. Jaggery / Gur - Jaggery is a great remedy for anemia, asthma, joint pains and menstrual pains. It also aids in digestion, purifies blood and keeps the skin away from problems such as acnes and pimples. It is a great energy booster as it provides us lots of energy. If you feel drained at any point of the day, a piece of jaggery with water can do wonders for you.

9. Edible Gum- In addition to these dry fruits I have used gond or edible gum in these laddus. This is known to be beneficial for pregnant ladies at it strengthen back bone. Even others can also eat.

Antin unde / Dinkache ladoo are traditionally given to lactating mothers as they help in the production of milk. 




Method-

1. Firstly add ½ tsp. of ghee in a pan and roast the almonds and then make small pieces.

2. Whilst the almonds are roasting, peel cardamom pods and powder the seeds coarsely in a mortar-pestle.

 3. Chop the dates and in a dry grinder make a coarse powder.

4. Roast coconut and  Khus-khus,





5. Add raisins, almonds, desiccated coconut and the coarsely powdered cardamom powder in a big vessel.

6. You can grind to a coarse mixture if you want and spread on a tray or plate or take the mixture in a bowl.

7.Heat 1 tbsp of ghee and add jaggery which is ½ portion of the total mixture.

8. Let jiggery melt completely and then add the mixture and mix well.

9.Make small balls from your hands and the dry fruit ladoos are ready.

* Melted Jaggery  should not boil. Else you may not make soft Laddus. 




 Serve the dry fruits ladoos immediately or store in an air tight container and refrigerate

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