Flaxseeds Ladoo / Healthy Indian Sweet

01 Nov Flaxseeds Ladoo / Healthy Indian Sweet

As you are all aware, this site, stays away from white sugar. I firmly believe that sweets can be made with jaggery instead of sugar, and nuts instead of dairy making it healthier. The result is this Flaxseeds ladoo.

Firstly, talking about Ladoos, the most popular festival of India, Diwali, is just around the corner. Besides, Ladoos are the most popular Indian Sweets. Just as exciting part of any Hindu festival is delicious sweets and food, Diwali is no exception. Pleasing aromas waft from all kitchens. Its raining sweets everywhere.  In fact Diwali is the time when number of sweets are prepared by all. Since its an occasion of celebration, one tends to be tempted to eat these sweets knowing that they are unhealthy.

Next, talking about Flax Seeds, of late they have have gained entry in mainstream markets as wonder seeds. Their health benefits are numerous. The story goes that in the 8th century, King Charlemagne believed so strongly in the health benefits of flaxseed that he passed laws requiring his subjects to consume it. ? Although the health benefits of flax seeds are still being debated, however, it is still recommended by dietitians.

Along with Flaxseeds, this Ladoo has the goodness of cashew, walnuts and almonds. I have added some figs and jaggery for sweetness and also as binding agents. The ginger powder adds to mild spiciness. This Flaxseeds ladoo is easy to make, delicious and healthy sweet that can light up your day.

Flaxseeds Ladoo

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

Author: RamaG

Recipe type: Snack

Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, North India

Serves: 18 to 20 ladoos

Ingredients

• ½ cup flax seeds roasted
• ½ cup mixed nuts (cashew + walnuts + almond)
• ¼ cup roasted channa dal (Pottukadalai / chatni dal)
• 4 figs
• 1 cup jaggery powder
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tsp ginger powder
• 1 to 2 tablespoon coconut milk

Instructions

1. Dry roast the flax seeds, nuts and channa dal separately.
2. In a food processor / grinder, powder the nuts first.
3. Add the flax seeds and roasted channa dal and powder all together.
4. Finally add the figs, jaggery powder, cardamom powder and ginger powder and blend all together.
5. The mixture should not be dry, it should hold together. Jaggery and Figs help in binding.
6. Take the mixture in a bowl. If its too dry, add coconut milk slowly and mix together. You may not require 2 tablespoon of coconut milk.
7. Take lemon sized balls & make ladoos.
8. Roll them in desiccated coconut.

Notes

If you are allergic to nuts you can add ½ cup mixed seeds (pumpkin + watermelon + sunflower, etc) instead of nuts

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