Khajur Laddu

       " Kehte hai koi bhi achche kaam ki Shuruaat meethe se honi Chahiye." 
          So, today I am here with my first recipe which is loaded with natural sweetness, it is very healthy and also full of nutrients.

          These laddus are one of the healthiest and is very much helpful in our daily lives as the ingredients used for preparation are a great combination of natural Sweetness, high amount of nutrients which will help in boosting energy...

           I have learned this recipe from my Mother in Law, she always prepares every    "dish, keeping" in mind, the health benefits as well as taste. 
           Below there is a short summary of the ingredients used in the recipe and their health benefits.

Ingredients and their health benefits :- 

1. Dates/ Dried Nuts / Ghee 

           *  Anti - Inflammatory

           *  Beneficial during pregnancy

           *  Antioxidants

                         

 2. Dates/ Dried Nuts 
           *  Energy booster

           *  Treatment of Diarrhea

3. Dried Nuts 
           *  Beneficial in type 2 diabetes      

           *  Lower cholesterols 

4.  Dates 

           *  Bone health & Strength

           *  Digestive health

           *  Heart Health

           *  Reduced blood pressure 

           *  Treatment of Anemia

           *  Boost to Nervous system health   

           *  Prevention of abdominal Cancer

5.  Ghee / Dates 

           *  Anti aging, skin and hair health  

           *  Nutritional  Powerhouse

        Dates are highly rich in Iron which helps in the production of blood cells in a body.

        Despite being high in fats, dried nuts have a number of impressive health & wealth benefits.

        Ghee is a natural food with a long history of medicinal and culinary uses.

        
        So, here is a quick recipe combining all 3 healthy ingredients together.

For Khajur Laddu

500 GMs           -  Dates

1 Bowl               - Chopped Dried Nuts                1 Tablespoon   - Ghee

        * You can choose either Brown or Black Dates.

        *  I have chosen Anbara Dates as it is a soft and fleshy dry variety of date fruit.

        *  You can also make this recipe with Black Dates, Kimia Dates are the best as it melts in the mouth.

        *  Dried nuts you can add what you love to consume, I have used Almonds, Cashews, Pistachio, Walnut.

Total Time :        20 Minutes

Prep. Time :       10 Minutes 

Cooking Time :  10 Minutes 

Method :- 

• Take 1 Tablespoon Ghee in a Kadai.
• Add Dates in Kadai once ghee starts melting.
• Mix it well until Dates melts and mixes with the ghee evenly.
• Now add all the dried nuts and mix it well.
• Let the " mixture, cools" down to a room temperature.
• Now it's time to make Laddus. "(" Size of Laddus can be as per your preference)

        One can make this delicious and energy booster dish in a Microwave "too, as" per the instructions given below...

• Take Dates in a bowl and spread 1 Tablespoon of Ghee on it.
• Heat the Mixture for 1 minute at 180° temperature to melt.
• Once Dates melts, add dried nuts into the fine mixture.
• Let it set on a room temperature.
• Now the mixture can be molded into small Laddus as per the size you want.

         Everything is good for the health when consumed in moderation. It's also a good source of healthy Fats, Protein, Minerals, Calcium, Magnesium & Vitamin E.

          This is how it keeps you feeling full & CURB SWEET CRAVINGS.

          So, enjoy a very easy, very prompt and very healthy munching.