Rava Ladoo

Rava Ladoo are semolina coconut balls which area popular Maharashtrian dessert. They’re prepared for almost every festival in every home. The preparation is very simple and easy yet it tastes extremely exotic. Now let’s learn how to prepare the best ever Rava Ladoo at home.

Health benefits:

Semolina/rava is known for its great taste and its amazing texture. It is light for the digestion and is one of the best choices when you eat it during the night. Semolina helps in losing the weight in much shorter time and helps in maintaining your body. Rava is also known for boosting the energy and is consumed by the one who believes in active lifestyle. It is also full of iron which helps in increasing the blood circulation.

Ingredients

cup clarified butter (ghee): 1/4

tbsp crushed cashews: 2

tbsp raisins: 1

cup semolina (sooji/ rava): 1

cup dry shredded coconut: 1/3

cup fine sugar: 3/4

cup dry shredded coconut: 1/3

cup fine sugar: 3/4

tsp ground cardamom: 1/4

cup boiling milk: 1/4

How To Make Rava Ladoo

1. Heat some of the ghee in a pan over low heat. Roast cashews about 2 minutes till it turns golden.
2. Add raisins and roast it with cashews till it gets puffed. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
3. Heat remaining ghee in pan over low heat. Add semolina and stir till it turns golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes. It is important to stir it continuously to roast it equally.
4. Add grated coconut and stir it continuously for 2 minutes. Add sugar and cardamom and stir it well. Turn the heat off.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of hot milk and mix it well to make the mixture moist. Add more milk as needed.
6. Set the mixture aside and let it cool slightly. Form mixture into 14 ladoos, slightly smaller in size than a golf ball, pressing it in between your palms. Add more milk if you are not able to hold the mixture firmly.
7. Let stand at least one hour before serving. Store in an air tight container.

Trivia:

This is a favorite dessert in India that is prepared with semolina/rava, coconut flakes, nuts, sugar and clarified butter as ingredients. The fragrance of roasted rava and coconut signifies the festivity in India.