I struggle most of the days to get my family to eat plain dry fruits. But when these laddoo's are made I don't hear any complaints! The proportions of the individual fruits can be altered, but keep the overall wet and dry proportions the same for proper binding, 2 parts dates and figs to 1 part nuts.
These are great for on the go. My husband has one of these before hitting the gym, its my easy 11 AM snack and the seedless one is my baby's favorite. Make them today!
Ingredients:
40 pieces seedless Omani dates, medium size
20 pieces dried figs
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup cashewnuts
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup roasted salted pistachios (measured with shell)
1 tablespoon flaxseeds (Do NOT roast)
1 tablespoon black (or white) sesame seeds (roasted or plain)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon ghee
Chop the dates and figs in small pieces. The figs can be cut into 8 pieces just like a pizza.
Heat a thick bottomed pan and add the cashews. Roast for 5-6 minutes till a few brown spots appear. Keep aside. Roast the almonds and walnuts next in the same way. Alternatively roast them in an air fryer for 4-5 minutes preheated at 160 degrees. De shell the pistachios. Chop all the nuts except walnuts into 3 pieces each. The walnuts can be halved and then chopped into three. Measure the seeds and keep ready,
Heat the same pan on low heat, add the ghee and then add the chopped dates and figs. As they start heating up, they will become softer. Keep stirring them continuously and smashing them with the back of the spatula to make a smooth pastte. Its takes about 10-12 minutes for them to completely soften up and form a ball. Turn off the heat and while it is hot, add the seeds and nuts and mix. Keep mixing till it looks uniform.
Allow it to cool a little and then roll into 1 inch balls. The above proportion makes about 30 laddoos.
Enjoy by themselves or with a glass of milk.
Healthy laddoo, would give a try :):)
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