Nuts & Seeds Ladoo

Nuts & Seeds Ladoo | Vegan Gluten-Free Ladoo is a delectable homemade instant sweet. It is healthy, vegan gluten-free, and instant.

This week’s Blogging Marathon theme is Healthy Snacks and this ladoo is just perfect for the theme. Melon Seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients. They are an excellent source of calcium, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, and protein. Sesame seeds are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They lend a nutty flavor. Almonds provide good dietary fiber and are rich in protein and vitamin E. Combining all this goodness with jaggery the Nuts and Seeds Ladoo is a Health Bomb!

This ladoo is perfect for festivals, during winter, in kids’ snack boxes, or even after a workout. The vegan, gluten-free ladoo is a hit in our house. I have adapted this recipe from The Sizzling Tastebuds by Kalyani. Try them and I am sure you will love them.

Ingredients for Nuts & Seeds Ladoo | Vegan Gluten-Free Ladoo

Muskmelon Seeds: They are also called Charmagaz. Always buy fresh organic melon seeds. They tend to get bitter if old.
Sesame Seeds: These tiny seeds are rich in oil and very nutty. I have used white sesame seeds, but you can use black sesame for a variation.
Almonds: Use good quality almonds, roast them lightly, and grind them. Alternatively use Almond Flour.
Jaggery: I have used grated organic jaggery as it’s moist, and combines the ingredients very well.
Cardamom Powder: It lends a wonderful aroma and flavor to these ladoos. Please don’t skip.
Pistachios: I have used them to garnish, so either grind and make a powder or chop them.. You can also garnish with other nuts.

How to make Nuts & Seeds Ladoo | Vegan Gluten-Free Ladoo

Lightly roast muskmelon seeds, sesame seeds, and almonds. Roast them separately and make sure they are just toasted.
Remove and let them come to room temperature.
Once cool first grind seeds in short bursts. This should not take more than 2-3 seconds.
Next grind the almonds, again grind them in short bursts.
Pulse them else they will clump together.
Add cardamom powder and grated jaggery and pulse a couple of times, till everything comes together.
Check for sweetness, if required add more jaggery and pulse again.
Remove on a plate, pinch out small balls, and shape them into ladoos.
Garnish with pistachio powder.
Store in an airtight container.

Serving Suggestions

• Offer them to God for Pooja.
• Add the ladoo to the kid’s lunch box.
• Boost your energy after your workout.
• Serve it as a dessert.
• Carry it in a box or jar as an edible gift.

Storage Suggestions

The ladoo is so delicious that it gets over as soon as it is made, however, you can store them.
Store the ladoos in an airtight container for 10-15 days, and keep them refrigerated.

Why make Nuts & Seeds Ladoo | Vegan Gluten-Free Ladoo?

• They are a powerhouse of nutrients
• The ladoo is sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free.
• It is a four-ingredient recipe.
• It takes just 12 minutes to make them, yes from start to end.
• They boost your energy.
• Perfect for anytime munch.

Tips and Suggestions

• Always buy fresh seeds, as they can turn rancid.
• Roasting the nuts and seeds is a must, but make sure you do not over-roast them.
• Remember to grind them in pulse mode, always grind them in short bursts. They should not clump.
• Organic soft jaggery is a must, this will bring together everything.
• If the mix is dry, you might need to add some ghee or milk to bind the ladoo. Use almond milk for the vegan version.
• Bind the ladoos while the mix is still warm.
• Customize the ladoos – Use different nuts or seeds.

And now let us check some more Healthy Ladoo Recipes

• Amaranth & Nuts Ladoo
• Date and Nut Choco Orange Ladoo
• Jowar Ladoos with Rose Petals
• Khajoor Ladoos | Dates Ladoo | Sugar Free Ladoo

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Nuts and Seeds Ladoo | Vegan Gluten-Free Ladoo

Nuts and Seeds Ladoo is a delectable homemade instant sweet. The Ladoo is e healthy, vegan and gluten free and above all, instant. They are done in just 10-12 minutes.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Indian Cuisine

Keyword Gluten Free

Prep Time 9 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes minutes

Total Time 12 minutes minutes

Author Vaishali Sabnani

Equipment

• Blender
• Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

• 50 grams Muskmelon Seeds
• 100 grams Sesame Seeds
• 50 grams Almonds
• 75 grams Grated Jaggery
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
• Few Pistachios lightly crushed

Instructions

• Lightly roast muskmelon seeds , sesame seeds and almonds. Roast them individually and make sure they are just toasted.
• Remove and let them come to room temperature.
• Once cool first grind seeds in short bursts. This should not take more than 2-3 seconds.
• Next grind the almonds , again grind them in short bursts.
• Pulse them else they will clump together.
• Add cardamom powder and grated jaggery and pulse a couple of times , till everything comes together.
• Check for sweetness, if required add more jaggery and pulse again.
• Remove on a plate , pinch out small balls and shape them into ladoos.
• Garnish with pistachio powder.
• Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Always buy fresh seeds, as they can turn rancid.

Roasting the nuts and seeds is a must, but make sure you do not over-roast them.

Remember to grind them in pulse mode, always grind them in short bursts. They should not clump.

Organic soft jaggery is a must, this will bring together everything.

If the mix is dry, you might need to add some ghee or milk to bind the ladoo. Use almond milk for a vegan version.

Bind the ladoos while the mix is still warm.

Customize the ladoos – Use different nuts or seeds.