Aval Laddu: A Nutrient-Rich Delight for Health Enthusiasts

Looking for a delectable way to incorporate healthy elements into your diet? Look no further than Aval Laddu, a scrumptious treat packed with nutritious goodness. Crafted from flattened rice, also known as aval or poha, these laddus offer a delightful blend of healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and more. Here’s how you can prepare this delightful delicacy at home:

Ingredients

200 gms flattened rice
300 gms jaggery
½ cup grated coconut
5 cardamom pods
1 small piece of dried ginger

Preparation

Dry roast the flattened rice, cardamom pods, and dried ginger in a thick-bottomed vessel over low flame, stirring continuously for about 4 minutes or until the flattened rice becomes crispy.

Prepare jaggery syrup by melting jaggery in 1 cup of water. Pass the jaggery syrup through a sieve.

Boil the jaggery syrup again until it achieves a one-string consistency.

Grind the crispy flattened rice after it has cooled down. Add grated coconut and grind the mixture again.

Transfer the flattened rice-coconut powder to another bowl. Slowly pour warm jaggery syrup, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

Shape the mixture into small balls and roll them between your palms to form laddoos.

Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Aval Laddoos, a perfect blend of health and flavor.