Ingredients (Makes 10-12 Ladoos | Serves 4-5)
- 1 cup roasted besan (gram flour) (for a nutty flavor & protein boost)
- ½ cup powdered jaggery or dates paste (natural sweetness + iron boost)
- 2 tbsp moringa powder (or ¼ cup finely chopped fresh moringa leaves)
- ¼ cup grated coconut (optional, for extra texture & taste)
- 2 tbsp ghee (adds richness & helps bind the ladoos)
- ½ tsp cardamom powder (for aroma & digestion)
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts) (for crunch & healthy fats)
- 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds (optional, for calcium boost)
Method:
- Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan, add besan, and roast on low flame until golden and fragrant.
- Add moringa powder and mix well for another minute. If using fresh moringa leaves, dry roast them separately before adding.
- In another pan, melt jaggery with 1 tbsp water until it forms a syrup (do not overheat).
- Pour the jaggery syrup into the besan mixture, add nuts, cardamom powder, and grated coconut. Mix well.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly. Grease your hands with ghee and shape the mixture into small ladoos.
- Roll them in sesame seeds (optional) and store in an airtight container.