Recipe: Makhana Laddoos

Roasted makhana, nuts and jaggery come together with ghee to make these festive, naturally gluten-free laddoos that are perfect for Navaratri fasting.

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Servings: 8-10 laddoos

Ingredients

• 3 cups makhana
• ½ cup almonds
• ½ cup cashews
• ¼ cup grated dry coconut, optional
• ½ cup jaggery, grated or chopped
• 3 tbsp ghee
• ½ tsp cardamom powder

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Method

1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan and lightly roast the almonds and cashews. Set aside.
2. Add another tablespoon of ghee and roast the makhana until crisp.
3. Allow the roasted ingredients to cool slightly.
4. Grind the makhana into a coarse powder.
5. Coarsely grind the roasted nuts and combine them with the makhana powder.
6. Add cardamom powder and roasted coconut, if using.
7. Heat the remaining ghee in a pan and add the jaggery.
8. Cook gently until the jaggery melts.
9. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
10. Pour the melted jaggery over the makhana mixture and mix well.
11. While the mixture is still warm, shape into small laddoos.
12. Allow them to cool and set before serving.