Super-Healthy Winter Special Alsi Ke Laddu (Flaxseed Laddus)

Savour the essence of traditional Indian cuisine with Tripiti Bhalotia's winter special Alsi Ke Laddu. Crafted from a nourishing mix of flax seeds, fox seeds, assorted nuts, and succulent dates, these laddus are a symphony of flavours and nutrients. Each bite, subtly spiced with cardamom and enriched with the richness of ghee, offers a comforting warmth, making them an ideal delicacy for the frosty winter season. Take a look at the super-healthy recipe of Alsi ke Ladoo below and gear up your taste buds for winter snacking.

Ingredients needed for Alsi ke Ladoo

• 2 cups flax seeds (alsi ke beej)
• 2 cups fox seeds (makhana)
• 1/2 cup almonds (badam)
• 1/2 cup cashew nuts (kaju)
• 1/4 cup edible gum (gond)
• 1 cup dried coconut (sukha nariyal)
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (kaddubke beej)
• 700gm dates (khajoor)
• 1 tsp cardamom powder (ilaichi )
• 2 tsp pistachios (pista)
• 1/2 cup clarified butter (ghee)

Alsi ke Ladoo Recipe Preparation

Roast the Seeds and Nuts:

• In a pan, dry roast the flax seeds and fox seeds separately until they turn slightly golden. Keep them aside.
• Similarly, dry roast almonds, cashew nuts, and pumpkin seeds. Once done, let them cool and then coarsely grind them in a mixer.

Prepare the Edible Gum:

• Heat a little ghee in a pan and fry the edible gum until it puffs up. Remove and crush it into smaller pieces once cooled.

Preparing the Laddu Mixture:

• In the same pan, add the remaining ghee. Finely chop the dates and add them to the pan. Cook until they turn soft.
• Add the roasted seeds, nuts mixture, puffed edible gum, dried coconut, and cardamom powder to the dates. Mix well until everything is combined.

Shape the Laddus:

• Once the mixture is warm enough to handle, grease your hands with a little ghee and start shaping the mixture into laddus.
• Garnish each laddu with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios.

Cool and Serve:

• Let the laddus cool down completely before serving. Store them in an airtight container for prolonged freshness.

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Enjoy these nutritious and hearty Alsi Ke Laddus, a perfect snack for winter mornings or evenings, offering both health benefits and delightful flavours.