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Rava Ladoo Recipe (Suji Ladoo)
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Rava Ladoo Recipe (Suji Ladoo)

Rava Ladoo (Suji Ladoo) are sweet Indian confections made from fine semolina (rava), sugar, ghee, and flavored with cardamom, raisins, and cashews. The roasted semolina is combined with powdered sugar and warm ghee to form firm, round ladoos with a slightly grainy texture and aromatic spice notes. They are traditionally enjoyed as festive sweets or snacks.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semolina I used fine rava, aka Sooji or Rava
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder or 4 whole green cardamom pods, aka Elaichi
  • 12 raisins
  • 12 cashews broken
  • 2-3 tablespoon milk room temperature, optional, add more ghee is skipping milk

Instructions

Cooking the Rava
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  1. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee to a thick bottom pan on medium-low flame.
  2. Add cashews to the pan and fry till they are light golden. Take them out.
  3. Add raisins to the pan and fry till they are a bit plump. Take them out.
  4. Add rava to the same pan, and roast it. You want the rava to be light golden, but we don't want the rava to become brown or burn. The rava turns light and aromatic. Turn of flame after 8-10 minutes of roasting. Transfer to a large plate and let it cool.
  5. In a grinder jar, add granulated sugar. Grind it to a fine powder. Wait for 2-3 minutes before opeing the grinder lid, so the powdered sugar settles down.
  6. Add the roasted rava and cardamom to the grinder, and grind it along with the sugar to make it fine. If the rava is thick, it will be difficult to bind the ladoo. Transfer the mixture back to the large plate.
  7. Add warm melted ghee and milk (if using) to the roasted rava. Stir the rava mixture with a spoon until it is all combined. Now make sure the mixture is not hot, and use your hands to mix gently. This is a crumbly mixture and does not form a dough (Note: you can taste the mixture at this time to make sure the sugar is perfect for your taste)
Assembling the Ladoo
  1. Take a small portion of the mixture in your hands. Press down hard with your fingers to form a ball. (Note: if you are just not able to make a ball and it is too crumbly, add 1 tablespoon more milk to the mixture and try again)
  2. You can make 10-12 ladoo's with this mixuture. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use fine semolina to achieve the right texture and roasting balance.
  • Avoid using store-bought powdered sugar containing cornstarch; grind granulated sugar finely instead.
  • Roast the rava thoroughly until light golden to prevent a raw taste in the ladoos.
  • Bind the ladoos immediately after adding ghee and milk to ensure they hold their shape well.
  • Store ladoos at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to one week to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 52mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 52mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.