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Dry Fruits Laddu

Published: Sep 13, 2016 · by Shilpa · 4 Comments

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These little wonder bites can be put together in minutes and stays fresh for a week when stored in an airtight container. I don’t have to even mention how healthy the ingredients that go into them are.

Dry fruits laddu / dry fruits ladoo step-by-step recipe with photos.

Nuts, dates, raisins, and absolutely no sugar! Can a snack get this good? Of course yes!

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Dry Fruits Laddu

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Dry Fruits Laddu

About this recipe

These little wonder bites can be put together in minutes and stay fresh for a week when stored in an airtight container. I don’t have to even mention how healthy the ingredients that go into them are. They taste absolutely divine.

As a child, I remember eating these dry fruit laddu mostly during festivals. They were one of my favourites. Now I make and store them regularly. These are my husband’s favourite snacks! My daughter never says No to them and loves munching on them…

Ingredients

Dates: I use plain pitted dates to make the laddu.

Ghee: I use homemade ghee to make the laddu.

Almonds, cashew, and raisins: I add almonds, cashew, and raisins. You may add any nuts of your choice here.

Poppy seeds: This is an optional ingredient; however, I highly recommend not skipping it.

Cardamom powder: This adds a nice aroma and flavour to the laddu.

To make these laddus, I blitz pitted dates in the food processor. I saute poppy seeds and nuts in a pan with some ghee. I mix in the pitted dates and combine until it comes together. The dates bind the entire mixture together. While the mixture is still hot, I make small balls out of it. Done. Simple, healthy snack ready in minutes.

PS: In case you are wondering, in India, dry fruits means nuts (cashew, almonds, pistachio, walnuts, etc. but excludes peanuts) along with dried fruits (dates, raisins, figs, apricot, etc.).

Tips for making the best laddu

Make the laddus while the mixture is still hot.

Make sure the dates are blitzed well else they will not bind together.

You may use desiccated coconut either while making the laddoos or use them as a garnish. You can also roll the laddu in chopped pistachio or any other nut of your choice.

Cardamom powder is optional, but it gives a wonderful aroma and taste to the laddus.

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Bonus

This laddu is:
- very healthy
- completely sugar-free
- can be made in less than 30 minutes
- very easy to make and suitable for beginners
- perfect for festivals and celebrations
- great as a snack too

Step by step instructions

1. Roughly chop the nuts and set them aside

2. Roughly chop the dates. Start blitzing the dates in a food processer or mixie

3. Keep processing until they come together like a ball

4. Heat ghee and add poppy seeds

5. Next, add the chopped nuts and fry on low flame

6. Next, add raisins

7. Break the dates into pieces and add them next.

8. Keep mixing on low flame

9. The entire mixture will come together

10. Shape them in laddu form while the mixture is still warm

Dry fruit laddu rolled in pistachio

Dry fruits laddu rolled in desiccated coconut

Dry fruits laddoo rolled in desiccated coconut

Recipe card

Dry fruits laddu

Shilpa
These little wonder bites can be put together in minutes and stays fresh for a week when stored in an airtight container. I don’t have to even mention how healthy the ingredients that go into them are.
5 from 4 votes
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Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian, Karnataka
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup cashew
  • ½ cup almonds
  • 1 cup dates pitted
  • A handful raisins
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions
 

  • Roughly chop the nuts and set aside
  • Chop the dates and blitz them in a food processor or mixie
  • In a frying pan, heat ghee. Add poppy seeds and chopped nuts and stir for 2-3 minutes until they are aromatic
  • Add raisins and stir for a few seconds
  • Reduce the flame. Add the chopped dates and mix well
  • Mix for 4-5 minutes stirring continuously till it comes together to form a ball. The dates bind the whole mixture together
  • Add cardamom powder and mix well
  • Turn off the heat and let it stand for 2-3 minutes
  • While it is still warm, make small round shapes
  • Dry fruit laddus are ready to be served or stored

Video

Notes

  • Make the laddoos while the mixture is still hot
  • Make sure the dates are blitzed well else they will not bind together
  • Cardamom powder is optional, but it gives a wonderful aroma and taste to the laddoos
  • You may use desiccated coconut either while making the laddoos or use them as a garnish
  • You may roll the laddu in chopped pistachio or any other nut of your choice
Nutrition Facts
Dry fruits laddu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 198mg6%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 2IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Horacio

    February 08, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    I genuinely treasure your work, Great post.

    Reply
    • Shilpa

      February 09, 2017 at 9:40 am

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nandini

    August 19, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    5 stars
    Great post! !!
    Can you tell me which type of dates , plain or caramelized dates? ?

    Reply
    • Shilpa

      August 23, 2017 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks Nandini! I have used plain pitted dates to make these laddoos 🙂

      Reply

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