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Tulsi Flavoured Ladoo Recipe
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Tulsi
Flavoured Ladoo
Recipe: A Sacred and Sweet Prasad Offering

4 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
12
Ingredients
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This Tulsi Flavoured Ladoo blends ancient temple flavours with a touch of modern nutrition. Foxtail millet forms the soft, grainy base, while tulsi, mint, and saffron infuse a gentle aroma and warmth. Each bite feels divine, light, and refreshing; ideal for festive prasad or guilt-free post-meal indulgence.

Ingredients

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½ cupFoxtail millet
1½ cupsWater
6Fresh tulsi leaves
12Mint leaves
1-inch pieceGinger
1 teaspoonBlack pepper
4Cloves
1 small pieceCinnamon
a pinchSaffron strands
⅓ cupSugar
½ teaspoonCardamom powder
1 tablespoonDry fruits (chopped)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Soak The Millet

Wash the foxtail millet thoroughly and soak it in water for 4–6 hours. This softens the grains and ensures they cook evenly later, giving the ladoos a smooth yet slightly grainy texture — perfect for holding shape without becoming mushy.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Boil The Millet

Drain the soaked millet and add it to a saucepan with 1½ cups of water. Boil on medium heat until the grains turn soft but not sticky. Once cooked, drain any extra water and let the millet cool slightly before using.

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Prepare The Herbal Water

In a separate pan, boil 1½ cups of water. Add tulsi leaves, mint, crushed ginger, black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5–6 minutes. Strain this liquid to obtain fragrant herbal water packed with natural aroma and healing properties.

 

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Create The Syrup

Add the strained herbal water to a clean pan and mix in sugar. Stir until it dissolves completely. In a small bowl, soak saffron strands in 2 tablespoons of hot water and add this to the syrup for colour and subtle sweetness. Simmer for a minute.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Combine Millet And Syrup

Add the boiled millet into the syrup and cook on a low flame. Keep stirring as the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan. This stage decides the texture of your ladoo — neither too wet nor too dry. Sprinkle cardamom powder and mix well.

 

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Shape The Ladoos

Once the mixture cools down slightly (warm to the touch), grease your palms with a drop of ghee and roll the mixture into small round ladoos. Top each with chopped dry fruits for a crunchy finish. Let them rest for 10 minutes to firm up naturally.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Soak The Millet
4 hours 5 minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Boil The Millet
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Prepare The Herbal Water
6 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Create The Syrup
5 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Combine Millet And Syrup
5 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Shape The Ladoos
5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Arrange ladoos in a copper thali lined with tulsi leaves for an authentic festive touch.

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Pairing Instructions

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Serve alongside a turmeric milk or masala chai for contrast.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Add a light sprinkle of powdered cardamom and a single tulsi leaf on top of each ladoo for aroma and elegance.

 

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