Gond Ke Laddu

Name: Gond Ke Laddu
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 120 g of flour (whole); 30 g of food gum ((gond / tragacanth)); 120 g of jaggery ((gur) grated); 90 g of ghee; 25 g of poppy seeds ((khus khus)); 30 g of almonds ((badam) crushed); 25 g of coconut (dried, grated); 30 g of raisins (mixed (or cashews)); 2 g of cardamom (ground)

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A traditional Indian sweet made with whole wheat flour, edible gum (gond), jaggery and ghee. Dense, crumbly texture with a caramelized, spiced flavor. An energy-packed, long-keeping recipe made without an oven.

Total time: 55 min
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 30 min
Rest: 20 min
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €0.57

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

pieces

Estimated cost €6.80

Equipment

Skilletthick
Mixing bowl
Blender
Wooden spatula
Kitchen scale

Instructions

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Heat 40 g of ghee and fry the edible gum over medium heat until it puffs up. Drain and grind coarsely.

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In the same pan, add the remaining ghee and toast the whole wheat flour for , until golden brown with a nutty aroma.

Add the poppy seeds, almonds, dried fruit and coconut. Stir for .

Stir in the jaggery off the heat and mix until partially melted.

Add the ground gond and the cardamom.

Let cool for , then shape into tightly packed balls by hand.

Success tip: the laddus should hold together without crumbling while remaining crumbly.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

215kcal

Protein5 g9%
Carbs21 g38%
Fat13 g53%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Jaggery should never be heated directly, or it will crystallize. Stir it in off the heat for a smooth texture and laddus that hold together better 🔥

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Up to 2-3 months, well wrapped in an airtight freezer bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 7 to 10 days max in an airtight container at dry room temperature.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be made the day before with no problem. Flavors develop.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not required. Eaten at room temperature. Reheating may alter the texture.

Variations

Replace the raisins with cashews.
Add ground cardamom.
Let cool for 20 minutes before shaping.

Mistakes to avoid

Toasting the flour too briefly: 20 minutes, until golden brown with a nutty aroma.
Adding the jaggery over the heat: stir it in off the heat.
Shaping the balls while hot: let cool for 20 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Comment faire des gond ke laddu ?

Fry the edible gum in ghee until it puffs up, grind it, toast the flour for 20 minutes, add the poppy seeds, almonds and dried fruit, stir in the jaggery off the heat, then shape into balls.

Qu'est-ce que le gond ?

Gond is an edible gum that puffs up when fried in ghee. It is then drained and coarsely ground before being added to the mixture.

Comment réussir la texture ?

The laddus should hold together without crumbling while remaining crumbly. Shape tightly packed balls by hand after letting the mixture rest for 20 minutes.

Quels ingrédients pour 12 laddus ?

120 g of whole wheat flour, 30 g of gum, 120 g of jaggery, 90 g of ghee, poppy seeds, almonds, coconut, raisins and cardamom.