Rava Ladoo Recipe: Easy & Delicious Indian Sweet for Festivals

🍬 Rava Ladoo Recipe: Easy & Delicious Indian Sweet for Festivals

🌟 Why Rava Ladoo Is a Festive Favorite

Rava Ladoo (or Rava Laddu) is a classic Indian sweet made from semolina (rava / suji), sugar, ghee, and nuts. Everyone loves it for its soft texture, quick preparation time, and rich flavor, it’s a kind of staple during festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and special occasions. Easy to make at home, Rava ladoos are perfect for sharing with family and friends.

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 cup of semolina ( rava/sooji )
• 3/4 cup of powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup of ghee (clarified butter)
• 10-12 cashew nuts, chopped
• 10-12 raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder (elaichi)
• 2 tablespoons of grated coconut (optional)
• 1/4 cup of milk (optional, for binding)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Rava Ladoo Recipe

1. At first roast the Semolina

Heat a pan on medium flame and dry roast the semolina until it turns light golden and aromatic. This usually takes 5–7 minutes, Keep stirring to avoid burning.

2. Roast Nuts & Raisins

In a separate small pan, heat 1–2 teaspoons of ghee. Fry the chopped cashews and raisins until golden then Set aside.

3. Let's Prepare the Sugar & Ghee Mixture

In the roasted semolina pan, add the remaining ghee and mix it well then let it cool slightly. Next step is to add the powdered sugar,cardamom powder and Mix it thoroughly.

4. Combining The Ingredients

Add the fried nuts and raisins to the mixture, If the mixture feels too dry to shape, add 1–2 tablespoons of warm milk.

5. Shape the Ladoos

Take a small portions of the mixture and roll them into round balls using your palms. Repeat the process until all mixture is shaped into ladoos.There you have it your Rava Ladoo's ready to serve.

💡 Tips for Perfect Rava Ladoo

• Roast semolina evenly on medium flame for the best aroma and texture.
• Adjust sugar according to your sweetness likely ness .
• You can add a pinch of saffron for extra flavor richness and color.
• Store the ladoos in an airtight container or in a glass jar at room temperature for up to 7 days.

📌 Serving Suggestions

Serve Rava Ladoos warm or at a room temperature, They pair beautifully with tea or coffee and also make excellent gifts during festivals.

📣 Final Thoughts

Rava Ladoo is not just a sweet; it’s a tradition in Indian households. Easy, quick, and flavorful, it’s perfect for festive seasons or just a treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. Try this recipe today and delight your family with these soft, mouthwatering ladoos!

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