Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Rava Laddu! These delightful Indian sweets, also known as Rava Ladoo or Suji Ke Laddu, are made from roasted semolina (rava), ghee, and a touch of magic. Whether it’s a festive occasion or a simple craving, these melt-in-the-mouth laddus are sure to bring joy. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Nutritional Values (Approximate per Serving):

• Calories: 165
• Protein: 0.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Fat: 0.5 g
• Fiber: 0.1 g

Ingredients (Serves 8)

• 1 cup semolina (rava)
• ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• ¼ cup desiccated coconut (optional)
• ¼ cup ghee (+ extra for shaping)
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 10 raisins
• 10 broken cashews

Method

• Roast the Semolina:
  • Dry roast 1 cup of semolina along with ¼ cup desiccated coconut until it turns light golden and aromatic. Keep it aside to cool.
• Prepare Sugar Powder:
  • Grind ¾ cup sugar along with cardamom powder to a fine powder. Let it rest for a few minutes.
• Combine Semolina and Sugar:
  • Add the roasted semolina and coconut to the sugar powder. Grind again until slightly coarse (you should feel a gentle crunch).
• Add Ghee and Mix:
  • Warm up ¼ cup ghee. It should be warm to touch but not hot.
  • Mix the ghee into the semolina-sugar mixture until well combined.
• Shape the Laddus:
  • Grease your palms with ghee.
  • Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into round laddus.
  • Garnish each laddu with a raisin and a broken cashew.

Rava Laddu is not just a sweet; it’s a celebration! Share these golden orbs of delight with your loved ones and savor the magic of tradition. Now go ahead and create some sweet memories!