Hello foodies,

Guess which is the most irresistible thing in the world, your answers may vary but when I say which is the most tempting sweet in the world then you have to give it to the Laddus. Laddus can make your heart melt like butter. In India not “boost” but laddus are the secret of our energy. Remember Chota Bheem? What would have he done without Tuntun Masi’s laddus?

Well, Bheem might have Tuntun Masi for the supply of laddus, but we will teach you to prepare your own energy dose. Just a few simple steps and you will have super delicious laddus on your plate. So let’s get started.

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Ingredients

Desiccated Coconut – 1 medium
Almonds – 1 cup (Dry)
Almonds – 2 tablespoons (Soaked and chopped)
Jaggery Powder – 2 tablespoons
Dried Rose petals – 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Time to turn our dream into reality. Here are a few essential steps to make the best laddoos, which are healthy, nutritious, and delicious at the same time.

Heat a pan
Dry roast one cup of almonds and keep them aside for cooling down
Now blend the almonds to get a smooth paste
Grate the desiccated coconut and grind it
Now take a mixing bowl and add the ground coconut to it
Now add 2 tablespoons of blended almond paste, coconut powder, jaggery powder, chopped almonds, and dried rose petals
Mix everything well
Now use the mixture to make laddus using your hands
Top the laddus with chopped almonds
Enjoy the delicious taste of your homemade ladoos

Benefits

Ladoos are love but this love is one-sided, isn’t it? Consuming laddus can put you at risk of all those extra calories along with other health hazards. The Badam Gola Ladoo however can love you back as they shower you with plenty of health benefits. Wanna know? Read further.

Coconut – This superfood contains MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides), which are metabolized differently than other fats. Coconuts also provide carbohydrates, protein, iron, manganese, copper, and selenium, along with many other important minerals. Antioxidants like polyphenols found in coconuts protect our cells from damage, which may help prevent chronic diseases. For those on low-carb, paleo diets, gluten-free diets, coconut is an excellent choice. The antioxidant properties of coconut may help control blood sugar levels.

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Almond – Almonds can help in lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL). Almonds have enough calcium and potassium to support your bone health. Almonds can also help in keeping your gut healthy, which means a healthy body and a great immune system. The high content of vitamin E in them helps in fighting free radicals.

Dried Rose Petals – Dried rose petals are an important element of beauty and health. Whether as sunscreen or as a detox, people use it frequently for various skin care routines. These are rich in vitamins C and E and reduce inflammation. Dried rose petals prevent aging and help with allergies too. Due to its antibacterial properties, it is used for making face masks and reducing acne scars. They have a beautiful aroma. They are a great antioxidant for the liver.

Jaggery- Jaggery is a kind of sugar that is not refined heavily and is considered healthier than other forms of sugar. Due to this, it also contains molasses in it in a significant amount. Also, it contains potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium. Eating jaggery can lower the risk of various diseases like cancer (certain forms), macular degeneration, and dementia and reduces signs of aging. Moreover, it also prevents anemia.

So, we have given you a perfect solution for your sweet tooth cravings, try it out yourself and tell us in the comments, how it turned out.