Published by: Nibandh Vinod
Last updated: Sep 16, 2023 07:40 IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Rajasthani Churma Laddu is not only delicious but also offers numerous health benefits. (Image: Shutterstock)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Churma Laddus holds an important position in Rajasthani and Gujarati cuisine. They serve as essential components of festive celebrations and festivals.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, is a widely celebrated festival that starts on September 19 this year. This 10-day festival commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha and falls on the Chaturthi tithi of Shukla Paksha every year. On this auspicious occasion, devotees present various prasads to Lord Ganesh including modaks, motichoor laddoos, besan ladoos, sweet puran poli and an array of delectable dishes including the Rajasthani churma laddu.
Churma Laddus holds an important position in Rajasthani and Gujarati cuisine. They serve as essential components of festive celebrations and festivals. These laddus are prepared using key ingredients like flour, jaggery and desi ghee. Not only are they delicious, but they also offer numerous health benefits.
The whole wheat flour in the laddu provides fiber and essential nutrients, while jaggery serves as a natural and nutritious sweetener. Nuts added to the laddu contribute healthy fats and proteins. You can even add poppy seeds for a better taste. Here’s how you can make it at home:
Step by step guide to make Rajasthani Churma Laddu at home
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup powdered jaggery
- 1 cup ghee
- A pinch of cardamom powder
- Chopped nuts such as almonds, cashews, pistachios
- Ghee
Method:
Step 1: Heat the ghee in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2: Add whole wheat flour and stir constantly to ensure even frying.
Step 3: Roast the flour until it turns golden brown.
Step 4: Turn off the heat and let the roasted flour cool.
Step 5: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled roasted flour, jaggery powder, cardamom powder and chopped nuts.
Step 6: Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
Step 7: Take a small portion of the mixture and form it into round balls by rolling it between your palms.
Step 8: Repeat this process until you make Laddu balls from the entire mixture.
Step 9: To fry the Laddus, heat the ghee in a frying pan over low heat.
Step 10: Gently place the Churma Laddu balls in the heated ghee.
Step 11: Fry them on low heat until they turn golden brown and become crispy.
Step 12: Once the Laddu balls are fried, remove them from the pan.
Step 13: Allow the Churma Laddus to cool before serving.
