Meena's Taste Mantra

Rava Ladoo - An easy to make sweet using Semolina!

Amma recently touch-based with an elderly lady who is just like a mom to Amma. Pati | Grand mom used to stay a few blocks away from us but then with her children getting transferred she was in Chennai and USA and somehow we lost contact. Few days back, Appa met with Pati's son and got the latest contact. We were thrilled to know she is in good health and is back in Mumbai and staying about half an hour's drive from our home.

This along with Nellikai Urgai and Kadu Managai Urgai is Pati's favourite and need not divulge any further why these tempting Rava Ladoos were made today! Amma Appa and Pati were so pleased to have met and interacted after so many years! And Pati was even more happy that Amma remembered all her "These are a few of my favourite things".

Usually Amma makes Rava Ladoos for Diwali, Gokulashtami or as Prasadam for Navratri. This also happens to be my Jiju's favourite and so whenever Amma makes it a special pack is made just for him too!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Rava | Semolina
1 cup Sugar
1 tsp Homemade Ghee | Clarified butter
1/2 tsp Elaichi | Cardamom Powder
4 tblsp Milk
1 tbsp Chopped Nuts | Raisins

METHOD

In a pan, heat ghee and roast dry fruits and remove them on to a plate and keep aside.
In the same pan, roast rava for about 5 minutes till an aromatic smell wafts across. Take care rava does not get burnt.
Take this roasted rava in a mixie jar. Add sugar and elaichi powder. Grind this mixture till the sugar grains are powdered well.
Remove this mix into a bowl. Add roasted dry fruits and mix well.
In a small pan, heat milk to make it lukewarm.
Add a tablespoon of milk to a small portion of the powdered mix in the bowl. Gently mix the milk along with this portion to make lemon sized roundels. This quantity makes about 10 Rava Ladoos.
Store in an air tight container and enjoy!

This is very easy to make. This can be made for any Puja as Prasadam, during festivals...or JLT :)

Note:
a. You can add warm ghee instead of milk to make these ladoos. When we add ghee the shelf life along with the calories increase!

We have used:
1. Homemade Ghee | Clarified Butter

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.