Sattu laddu with purti vanaspati

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time:20-25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 20 laddus

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sattu (roasted gram flour)

• 2 tbsp almonds, chopped

• 2 tbsp cashews, chopped

• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds

• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

• 2 tbsp golden raisins

• 2 tbsp black raisins

• ¾ cup Purti Vanaspati

• 1 cup wheat flour

• 2 tbsp fine rava (suji)

• ½ tsp cardamom powder

• 1 cup jaggery powder

Instructions:

Step 1 :  Prepare the sattu: Peel the skin of 1 cup sattu & grind it to a fine powder. Set aside.

Step 2 :  Roast the nuts and raisins: In a pan, heat 1 tbsp Purti Vanaspati. Add almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, golden raisins, and black raisins. Roast on low heat until the nuts turn crunchy and golden brown. Set aside.

Step 3 :  Roast the wheat flour and rava: In a separate pan, take ½ cup ghee and roast 1 cup wheat flour. Roast on low heat until the wheat flour turns aromatic and golden brown. Add 1 tbsp Purti Vanaspati, 2 tbsp fine rava, and powdered sattu. Continue to roast until the flour turns aromatic and Purti Vanaspati releases from the sides.

Step 4 :  Combine the ingredients: Cool the roasted mixture slightly & add the roasted nuts. Mix well. When the mixture is lukewarm, add 1 cup jaggery powder, ½ tsp cardamom powder, and mix well. Crumble and mix to ensure the mixture is well combined.

Step 5 :  Shape into laddus: Take small portions of the mixture & roll them into balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.

Step 6 :  Store and enjoy: Store the Sattu Laddus in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Rich in protein and fiber: Sattu and nuts provide a good source of protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestion.

• Packed with vitamins and minerals: The roasted nuts and raisins offer essential vitamins, minerals, & antioxidants.

• Natural sweetness from jaggery: Jaggery provides a natural sweetness without refined sugars.

Enjoy these delicious & nutritious Sattu Laddus as a healthy & flavorful snack!