Rava Ladoo (Sooji Laddo)

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Rava ladoo (aka suji ladoo) is a traditional and popular Indian sweet recipe made from semolina (rava/sooji), ghee, sugar, cardamom powder, and nuts.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Keyword rava ladoo, sooji ka ladoo, suji laddu

Diet Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings ladoos

Calories 108kcal

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium-low heat.
Add the cashews, and roast until it turns light golden brown. Then add raisins and saute until they plump up. Then remove the nuts and store them aside.
Next, add the fine semolina (rava) and roast it until it turns aromatic on medium-low heat. Make sure not to change the color of the rava. Stir constantly to avoid burning and even roasting. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
Then add Desiccated coconut, and roast for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar and mix everything well.
Next, add ¼ cup of milk to the pan, and cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes on low heat, stirring continuously until it slightly thickens.
Add the cardamom powder and roasted nuts, and mix everything together.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly until it is warm enough to handle. Mix everything together.
Grease your palm with some ghee. Then take a small portion of the mixture in your hand and shape it into a ball by pressing and rolling it between your palms. You can adjust the size according to your preference. You will get around 15-16 medium ladoos.
Note: If the ladoo mixture is dry and not binding well, add 1-2 tablespoons of warm milk. Mix until you can shape a ladoo easily without it crumbling apart.
Enjoy Rava Laddus immediately, or once they cool down completely, store them in an airtight container for a few days.