Recipe: Date Ladoos (Ganesh Chaturthi Special)

Festive season brings with it so much joy, blessings, and the company of family and friends. It also brings the promise of great food! This year, for Ganesh Chaturthi treat Lord Ganesh and your guests to this decadent yet healthy date and dry fruit ladoo! Easy to make and fuss free, this recipe is a sure winner for your festive table. 

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Royal Delight Oman Dates
• ¼ Cup Mixed Carnival Nuts - Cashews, Pistachios, Almonds, Raisins, Walnuts
• 1/2 tbsp Sesame seeds 
• 1 tbsp Desiccated Coconut
• 1 tbsp Ghee

Method:

1. PREPARING NUT POWDER

Heat a pan, add 1 tbsp ghee and the dry chopped nuts, and roast them for 2 minutes. Add ½ tbsp sesame seeds to it and mix well.

2. MAKING DATES PASTE

Take the deseeded dates in a mixer jar and give a pulse or two and grind it coarsely. Mix the paste with roasted nuts.

3. SHAPING LADOOS

Shape the ladoos and in the end, roll them in a tray of of desiccated coconut powder till coated. Store in an air-tight container and enjoy the healthy ladoo.