Ingredients -
Bread 5-6 Slices (I used the honey-wheat bread)
Fresh Dates 15 nos
Cinnamon Powder 1/4 tsp (Optional)
Cardamom Powder 1/4 tsp
Mixed nuts Powder (Almonds, Cashews and Walnuts 5-6 each)
Milk 1/2 cup
Ghee / Clarified Butter 1-2 tsp
Coconut Powder for garnish
Method Of Preparation -
Toast the bread slices (to a light brown color) and cool them. I am thinking whether this step is necessary at all.
Grind the toasted bread slices into a coarse powder. (Don't add water/milk now.)
Grind the fresh dates with milk adding it gradually. Make a fine paste.
In a mixing bowl, add the bread powder, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, mixed nut powder and mix well.
Add the dates-milk paste and mix well.
Add the Ghee and mix well to form a stiff dough. (I wanted to make these without ghee but the dough was unmanageable so added it in the last minute) Make equal portions of the dough and roll them into laddus and garnish with coconut powder.
I had tough time taking the pictures. My kids were trying to grab these laddus as soon as they saw me getting ready to take a picture!
Verdict - a super-duper hit with my family!
These Laddus go to 'Any one can cook' hosted by Umm Mymoonah and 'Celebrate Sweets - Sugarless' at Sara's Corner initiated by Nivedita.
Preparation Time 15 min
Makes 12 Laddus
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wow, they look superb.
first time here ladoos look fabulous
Wow unique and creative ladoos..
Very innovative ladoos..
Sugarless laddoos... must try once..
drool drool!can i have one :)
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Wow!!! looks very delicious and innovative..
That sounds like a lovely recipe!
Believe it or not, I tried the same without bread. Your version looks delicious too. Thank you for linking with Any One Can Cook :)
ooh... so tempting.. loving it