Indian Rasoi: 4 Ladoo Recipes for Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is a joyous and festive celebration in India, where people come together to honor the elephant-headed god, Lord Ganesha. One of the key traditions during this celebration is the preparation of various sweets as prasad, one of the most popular being Ladoos. Here are 4 different Churma Ladoo varieties that you can prepare for this auspicious occasion:
1. Motichoor Ladoo
– Ingredients:
– Besan (gram flour)
– Sugar
– Ghee (clarified butter)
– Cardamom
– Recipe:
– Prepare a batter using besan and water, then fry small droplets of the batter in ghee till they turn golden brown.
– Make a sugar syrup and add the fried droplets to it along with some cardamom.
– Shape the mixture into round balls to form the delicious Motichoor Ladoos.
2. Coconut Ladoo
– Ingredients:
– Coconut
– Condensed milk
– Cardamom
– Ghee
– Recipe:
– Mix shredded coconut and condensed milk in a pan and cook till the mixture thickens.
– Add cardamom and ghee to enhance the flavor.
– Roll the mixture into small balls to create the delightful Coconut Ladoos.
3. Rava Ladoo
– Ingredients:
– Semolina (rava)
– Sugar
– Ghee
– Cashews and raisins
– Recipe:
– Dry roast the semolina till it turns golden brown.
– Add sugar, ghee, cashews, and raisins to the roasted semolina and mix well.
– Shape the mixture into round ladoos for the delectable Rava Ladoos.
4. Besan Ladoo
– Ingredients:
– Besan (gram flour)
– Sugar
– Ghee
– Cardamom
– Recipe:
– Roast besan in ghee until it gives off a nutty aroma.
– Add sugar and cardamom to the roasted besan and mix well.
– Form the mixture into small balls to make the classic Besan Ladoos.
These Churma Ladoo varieties are not only delicious but also hold great significance during Ganesh Chaturthi. Prepare these delectable sweets at home and offer them as prasad to Lord Ganesha to seek his blessings during this festive season.
