Dry Fruit Ladoo is a wholesome and naturally sweet festive delicacy commonly prepared during fasting occasions like Mahashivratri. Made without refined sugar or flour, this nutritious sweet derives its sweetness from dates and raisins while nuts provide richness, texture, and sustained energy. These ladoos are traditionally valued during vrat because they are filling, easy to digest, and provide essential nutrients required to maintain energy levels throughout fasting.
This recipe is simple yet deeply satisfying, combining roasted nuts, fragrant cardamom, and natural sweeteners to create a balanced sweet treat. Dry Fruit Ladoos are also widely prepared during winter festivals and religious celebrations due to their warming properties. Their long shelf life and convenience make them an ideal fasting snack that can be prepared in advance and enjoyed whenever needed during Mahashivratri rituals.
Ingredients
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1 cupSeedless dates (chopped)
½ cupAlmonds
½ cupCashews
¼ cupPistachios
¼ cupWalnuts
¼ cupRaisins
¼ cupDesiccated coconut
1 tbspPoppy seeds (optional)
½ tspCardamom powder
1 tbspGhee
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Directions
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Step 1: Roast The Nuts
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on low flame. Dry roast almonds, cashews, pistachios, and walnuts until they release a mild nutty aroma and turn slightly crisp. Stir continuously to prevent burning. Once roasted, transfer the nuts to a plate and allow them to cool slightly.
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Step 2: Grind The Nuts
Add the roasted nuts into a mixer grinder and pulse them coarsely. Avoid grinding into a fine powder as the ladoos require a slightly crunchy texture. Transfer the crushed nuts to a bowl.
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Step 3: Soften The Dates And Raisins
In the same pan, heat ghee on low flame. Add chopped dates and raisins. Cook gently while stirring until the dates soften and become sticky. This process helps bind the ladoos naturally without additional sweeteners.
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Step 4: Combine The Mixture
Add the crushed nuts, desiccated coconut, poppy seeds, and cardamom powder into the pan with the softened dates mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients combine evenly and form a slightly sticky dough-like mixture. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly until it is comfortable to handle.
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Step 5: Shape The Ladoos
Grease your palms lightly with ghee. Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into round ladoos by pressing firmly. Repeat the process until the entire mixture is used. Ensure the ladoos are tightly shaped so they hold their form.
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Step 6: Cool And Store
Allow the ladoos to cool completely before storing. Once cooled, they firm up naturally and develop a rich texture. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
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