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Kaju Rava Laddu, an Indian sweet
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Kaju Rava Laddu

These vegan laddus, made with cashews and coconut, are delicious but free of all dairy products.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 laddus
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rava or sooji
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ¾ cup raw cashews (powdered. Make sure they are powdered quite fine, into a flour-like consistency. You should get about a cup of powdered cashews.)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2-4 tablespoon nondairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral oil
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup cashews (chopped)
  • A pinch of saffron threads, (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil. Add the raisins and the cashew pieces and saute for a minute or until the raisins start to puff up and the cashews are just very lightly brown.
  • Add the coconut and saute for a couple of minutes. Stir all the time-- coconut can burn easily if left unattended.
  • Add the cashew powder and saute another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the rava/sooji and again, saute, stirring frequently, until the rava gets quite fragrant. Your nostrils will be able to tell for sure.
  • Add the sugar and cardamom powder and cook, stirring, for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the almond milk, a little at a time, until you have a mixture that is not too moist but clumps together. Stir in the saffron, if using. Turn off the heat and let it sit a few minutes until cool enough to handle.
  • Once the mixture is cool enough but still warm, take enough of the mixture to form a ball about an inch in diameter. You can of course make your laddus bigger or smaller, but I like this size the best.
  • Roll the laddu in your palms to make a round. You can apply a smidge of oil on your palms to make this process easier. Shape the remaining mixture this way.
  • Share. Eat. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1laddu | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg