Today I am going to share with you a very easy and also a very healthy snack for kids which does not have white sugar or maida in it. You can also prepare this easy recipe for Diwali. Today we will learn how to make poha laddus following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.
How to make Aval Laddu/Poha Laddu
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 5 mins
Serves: 9 laddus
Recipe Category: Healthy Snacks
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 9 laddus
Recipe Category: Healthy Snacks
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Aval/Poha – 1 cup (I used thin variety)
Nattu sakkarai (natural unrefined cane sugar)- 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder -1/4 tsp
Cashew nuts -3-4 (break it into 3-4 pieces)
Raisins – 10
Hot melted ghee – 3-4 tbsp
Preparation
Dry roast poha a little or until it is hot to touch. Do not over roast or brown it. After it cools a little, grind it to a fine powder and keep it aside.
Heat a tbsp of ghee and fry cashew nuts first. When it starts changing color, add raisins and fry a little. When it puffs up switch off the flame. Alternatively you can fry cashew nuts and raisins separately.
Grind nattu sakkarai to a fine powder. When you add nattu sakkarai, you do not need much ghee as there is some moisture in nattu sakkarai itself. (If you are particular about the color of the laddu, you can add sugar, but if you are conscious of your health and your kid’s health, it is advisable to use natural unrefined cane sugar.)
Method
Now keep everything ready – Ground poha, hot ghee (I have kept it in a bowl of hot water), natural unrefined sugar, cardamom powder, cashew nuts and raisins fried in ghee.
In a bowl, mix together, ground poha, nattu sakkarai, cardamom powder, cashew nuts and raisins along with that 1 tbsp of ghee.
Mix everything first. Then add more ghee little at a time. When you are able to make laddus out of the mixture, stop adding ghee. Grease you hands if required with ghee and make laddus from the mixture.
Delicious and healthy Aval laddu is ready. You can prepare this for festivals, pack it in your kid’s snack box or give them when they come back tired from school.
I have been getting request for healthy snacks recipes for kids.All sundals are very healthy and can be given to kids as snacks in the evening. I have just listed a few healthy and traditional snacks which are not deep fried, does not contain white sugar, all purpose flour, preservatives or any artificial coloring agents. Perfect and healthy snacks for kids and adults.
Kara pori (spiced puffed rice)
Paneer Tikka (oven and stove top method)
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View Comments (39)
simple and delicious ladoo :)
Looks wonderful...easy and healthy...what I was looking for. Will make this soon and link you back
Yummy and healthy laddus,will be a hot not only with kids but adults too
wow.. like it.. have never had this.. healthy and innovative.. :)
Nice one..
really well made. they are awesome.
Very healthy and yummy jiffy Laddu.
Wow..really mouth watering. will this try out this diwali !! Can this be preserved for a long duration? in fridge or outside temp will do?
Lek - It can be kept at room temperature for 7-10 days, if handled properly.
MY husband and kids like Aval Laddu..