I once came across the quote “No man in the world has more courage than the man who can stop after eating one peanut.” ~Channing Pollock and thats true in my case. I love peanuts. Roast 'em, salt 'em, boil 'em, season 'em / eat 'em raw they exhibit unique flavors each time (they stand second to potatoes). I love having salted and toasted peanuts as a munch-on. Sometimes I just boil them with some salt and enjoy it as such. Ever since I became a "woman", mom has made it a point that I have kadala urundai ( aka peanut jaggery laddoos), one every day. A handful of peanuts with a piece of jaggery is such a storehouse of proteins/nutrients, she says. But she never allows me to take more than one. I love 'em whole-heartedly that you can find me sneaking into the kitchen to grab a ball and she standing behind my back. Oh god I don't understand how moms sense every step of ours. Thats what the pure soul was created for, right?
This recipe is an extended version of my mom's kadala urundais. I added some toasted sesame seeds & ghee & cashews & dried grapes to give the dish a richness and crunchiness. Expecting mothers please ignore sesame seeds… But you can make the peanut laddoos and have one daily – a rich source of protein and other nutrients
Raw Peanuts – 1 cup
White Sesame Seeds – ¼ cup
Ghee – 2 tbsp
Broken Cashew + dried grapes – 10 each
Jaggery – ¾ cup
Dry roast the peanuts till toasted nicely and crunchy. Repeat the same with the sesame seeds till evenly brown. Roast the cashews and dry grapes in ghee till the cashews turn brown and the grapes puff up. Set aside.
Break the jaggery roughly. Remove the skin off the peanuts.
Now add the peanuts and jaggery into a blender / mixie and coarse grind to the consistency you need. This totally depends on you, u cam make it into a fine powder or with medium/large granules. Once done, tip the mixture on to a plate, add the ghee + cashews + dry grapes and toasted sesame to this, mix well and then form laddoos.
A perfect blend of healthy sweetness & crunchiness. A yummy snack that can be popped into ur mouth on your each visit to the kitchen.
So thats it Folks...
With Love,
Signs off!!!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Peanut-Sesame Laddoos
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Cashew,
Festival specials,
Ghee,
Gokulashtami Recipes,
Indian Sweets,
Jaggery,
Peanut,
Raisins,
Sesame
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looks so good.. love it.
ReplyDeleteNice combo of peanuts and sesame seeds,looks very tempting.
ReplyDeletei use to eat this lot during my school days..u made me nostalgic..u made it perfectly..so tempting,can u send some to me???
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful combo .Both are my favorites
ReplyDeleteYou are tempting me with those ladoos.I am drooling here..great recipe..love the peanut and sesame combo...
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ReplyDeleteAdore these laddoos. Looks perfect!
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ReplyDeleteladdoos look nice..very lovely ,looks yum!!
ReplyDeleteThis laddoo looks awesome perfect munchies for afternoon hunger.
ReplyDeleteLuv the peanut and sesame in ladoos...
ReplyDeleteyummy laddus, i can go on eating these..;)
ReplyDeleteI have tried both of them seperately..this one sounds yumm
ReplyDeleteMy favorite and looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThose laddoos looks extremely addictive..
ReplyDeleteNutty, healthy & irresistible laddoos!!
ReplyDeletePrathima Rao
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I love peanuts, too. Sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteLooks super delicious Dear.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a tasty treat =)
ReplyDeletedelicious and yummy laddoos
ReplyDeleteThis one looks so easy to make and mouth-watering...delicious!
ReplyDeletePEANUTS!!! LOve it! Yummy recipe ! Thanks for sharing dear!
ReplyDeleteThis looks too delicious!!!Sesame is a fav.seed and I love its fragrance!
ReplyDeletewow, laddoos look really delicious, you could even post this for August Daring Bakers' candy challenege..perfect treat!
ReplyDeleteLove peanut n love sesame ~ these laddoos sound custom made for me :)
ReplyDeleteUS Masala
I too make this recipe.. yours looks absolutely perfect and tempting. thanks for sharing dear :)
ReplyDeleteIndian Cuisine
delicious laddos, very healthy too.
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