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The mainstay of Indian culture is the excitement and fervour with which festivals are celebrated. According to the Hindu calendar, the celebrations begin during the Sawan season in the months of July and August. The month of Sawan concludes with the celebration of Rakhi, one of the most important Indian festivals. The festival celebrates the bond between siblings. Sisters tie colourful threads called rakhis on their brothers' wrists, symbolizing protection, while brothers offer gifts and promises of care. It's a beautiful reflection of love and affection. As always food takes centre stage during the festivals and many sweets are made at home among other delicacies for Rakhi. To make the occasion even more special, make oil-free ladoos for your brother, adding a healthy and delightful touch to the celebrations. Here's a list of 6 fat-less ladoos to make at home.
Date and Nut Ladoos
Ingredient: Dates, mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts), desiccated coconut, cardamom powder.
Instructions: Blend dates into a paste. Chop nuts finely. Mix date paste, chopped nuts, desiccated coconut, and cardamom powder. Shape into ladoos.
Besan (Chickpea Flour) Ladoos
Ingredients: Chickpea flour, jaggery, cardamom powder, mixed nuts, raisins.
Instructions: Roast chickpea flour until aromatic. Mix with melted jaggery, cardamom, chopped nuts, and raisins. Shape into ladoos.
Ragi (Finger Millet) Ladoos
Ingredients: Ragi flour, jaggery, grated coconut, roasted sesame seeds, cardamom powder.
Instructions: Mix roasted ragi flour, melted jaggery, grated coconut, sesame seeds, and cardamom. Shape into ladoos.
Dry Fruit Ladoos
Ingredients: Mixed dry fruits (almonds, cashews, dates, raisins, figs), seeds (pumpkin, sunflower), honey.
Instructions: Blend dry fruits. Mix with seeds and honey. Shape into ladoos.
Coconut Ladoos
Ingredients: Fresh grated coconut, jaggery, cardamom powder, chopped nuts.
Instructions: Cook coconut and jaggery until combined. Add cardamom and nuts. Shape into ladoos.
Amaranth Ladoos
Ingredients: Amaranth seeds, jaggery, mixed nuts, raisins, cardamom powder.
Instructions: Roast amaranth seeds. Mix with melted jaggery, chopped nuts, raisins, and cardamom. Shape into ladoos.
Quick Tips
Creating oil-free ladoos can be both nutritious and delicious. Opt for dry roasting nuts and seeds to enhance flavors without adding oil.
Use natural sweeteners like dates, jaggery, or honey to bind ingredients together. Incorporate aromatic spices like cardamom for extra depth.
To achieve a desirable texture, finely chop or pulse nuts, and include desiccated coconut for added richness.
Keep portion sizes small to maintain the indulgence without excess. Shape ladoos while the mixture is warm to ensure they hold together well.
Experiment with various nut and seed combinations for a range of flavors. These tips ensure oil-free ladoos that are both wholesome and festive.
