Rava Laddu is a popular Indian sweet that is loved by people of all ages. These delectable laddus are made from roasted semolina, sugar, ghee, and garnished with nuts and raisins, making them irresistibly delicious and tempting. As you take a bite of the Rava Laddu, the nutty aroma of the roasted semolina fills your senses, followed by the rich and buttery taste of the ghee. The sweetness of the sugar is perfectly balanced with the crunch of the nuts and chewiness of the raisins, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.
When it comes to sweets, we know that they are an essential part of any celebration or auspicious event. They are offered as prasad in temples and are considered a symbol of hospitality and warmth. Rava Laddu is one such sweet that is loved by people of all ages and is a part of many Indian households’ culinary traditions.
The process of making Rava Laddu is often a communal activity, where women gather in the kitchen to prepare the sweet. The aroma of roasted semolina and ghee fills the air, and the sound of laughter and conversation fills the room.
It also has regional variations in India, with different regions adding their own unique flavors and ingredients. For example, in South India, Rava Laddu is made with coconut and jaggery instead of sugar, while in North India, it is made with cardamom and almonds.
Rava laddu doesn’t just offer cultural but even importance from a health perspective, as we know our ancestors were a bunch of geniuses and could predict things like your iron deficiency from the very get go 😉
Here’s the nutritional value of Rava Laddu per serving (one laddu):
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 2g
The main ingredient in Rava Laddu is semolina, which is a good source of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and phosphorus. However, Rava Laddu is also high in calories and fat due to the use of ghee and sugar.
To make Rava Laddu a healthier option, you can reduce the amount of sugar and ghee used in the recipe. You can also substitute some of the ghee with a healthier oil like coconut oil or use jaggery or honey as a sweetener. Additionally, adding more nuts and seeds can boost the nutritional value of the laddu by providing healthy fats and protein.
Although it looks intimidating to make Indian sweets at home, but trust the process and especially when it comes to making these incredibly easy to make rava laddus at home, you just need the following:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup semolina (rava)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions:
- Heat a pan on medium heat and add the semolina. Roast it until it turns golden brown and starts to release a nutty aroma. This should take around 8-10 minutes.
- In the same pan, add ghee and let it melt. Add chopped nuts and raisins and sauté for a minute.
- Add roasted semolina, sugar, and cardamom powder to the pan and mix well.
- Add milk to the mixture and mix until it forms a soft dough.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool down slightly.
- Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, take a small amount and shape it into a ball (laddu) using your hands.
- Repeat this process with the remaining mixture.
- Garnish the laddus with more chopped nuts and raisins.
- Let the laddus cool and set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Your delicious and nutritious Rava Laddu is now ready to be savored. Enjoy!
