Madua laddu is a popular
sweet dish from the Indian state of Jharkhand, made from the locally grown
cereal crop, madua (finger millet). This sweet delicacy is usually made during
special occasions and festivals like Durga Puja, Diwali, or weddings. The
recipe of madua laddu is simple, and the preparation process is easy to follow.
The main ingredient of
madua laddu is madua flour, which is rich in nutrients like calcium, iron, and
fiber. This gluten-free flour is widely used in Jharkhand and is known for its
numerous health benefits. Apart from madua flour, madua laddu also includes
ghee, jaggery, and cardamom powder.
Here's a simple recipe to
make Madua laddu at home:
Ingredients:
2 cups of Madua flour
1 cup of jaggery
1/2 cup of ghee
1/2 teaspoon of cardamom
powder
Water as required
Instructions:
In a heavy-bottomed pan,
roast the Madua flour on low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly until
it turns golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In another pan, heat the
jaggery with a little water, stirring continuously until it melts and forms a
syrup.
Add the melted ghee to the
jaggery syrup and stir well.
Add the roasted Madua flour
to the jaggery-ghee mixture and mix well until it forms a smooth dough.
Add cardamom powder to the
dough and mix well.
Let the mixture cool for a
few minutes until it's easy to handle.
Take small portions of the
dough and roll them into small round balls, or laddus.
Repeat the process until
all the dough is used up.
Let the Madua laddus cool
down and store them in an airtight container.
Your delicious Madua laddus
are ready to be enjoyed! They make for a perfect snack with a cup of tea or as
a dessert after a meal. The roasted Madua flour gives the laddus a nutty
flavor, while the jaggery and ghee add sweetness and richness to the dish.
These laddus are a great way to enjoy the local produce of Jharkhand and
experience the culinary heritage of the state.
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