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Rava Ladoo Recipe: How to Make Delicious Indian Sweet at Home

Rava Ladoo Recipe

Rava Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet made from semolina (rava), sugar, and ghee. It is a popular festive treat, often prepared during festivals like Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi. This sweet is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients. In this blog post, you will learn how to make the perfect Rava Ladoo Recipe with a step-by-step guide, including the servings, prep time, cook time, and tips to ensure your ladoos turn out soft, moist, and delicious.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12 ladoos
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rava
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup ghee
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tsbp grated coconut
  • 10-12 cashews
  • 10-12 almonds
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of saffron

Instructions
 

  • 1. Roasting the Rava:In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee on medium heat. Add the rava and roast it on low flame for about 6-7 minutes until you get a fragrant, nutty aroma. The rava should not change color drastically.
    2. Add Coconut and Nuts:Add grated coconut and chopped nuts to the pan and roast them for another 2 minutes with the rava until the coconut is slightly golden. Remove the mixture from the pan and set it aside in a mixing bowl.
    3. Prepare Sugar and Milk Mixture:In a separate bowl, mix sugar and cardamom powder. Heat the milk slightly, just enough to warm it up. Add saffron strands to the milk if using. This step enhances the flavor and helps bind the ladoos.
    4. Combine Ingredients:Slowly add the warm milk and remaining ghee to the roasted rava mixture, along with the sugar. Mix everything well until the mixture is moist enough to shape into ladoos.
    5. Shape the Ladoos:While the mixture is still warm, take small portions and roll them between your palms to form small, round ladoos. Place them on a plate to cool down completely.
    6. Serve and Store:Once cooled, the Rava Ladoo Recipe is ready to serve! You can store the ladoos in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

  • To make the ladoos richer, add more ghee while shaping them.
  • You can adjust the sugar quantity as per your preference.
  • Saffron and cardamom powder enhance the flavor, but they can be skipped if not available.
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