Here’s why all brides-to-be should include this laddoo in their diet

Before you jump to conclusions, let us tell you that this laddoo is something we all should have early morning in the winter season with a glass of warm milk. It not only helps in keeping us warm but improves our overall health. And yes, do not worry about your weight as one laddoo a day won’t make you fat. However, the real reason why all brides-to-be must include in their diet is that they are already stressed about all the shopping and the detailing of the wedding so they tend to avoid eating nutritious food, and this laddoo will provide them with an immense amount of nutrients. Here’s all you need to know about the benefits of this laddoo and how to make it at home. (Images courtesy: iStock)

All the ingredients used for making this laddoo help strengthen our immunity as they are all rich in antioxidants. Not just that, but the walnuts and almonds added to this recipe can make your mind sharp. Also, if you are someone who constantly complains of headaches, this laddoo might be the right fit for you as it helps overcome any kind of headache even chronic ones. Almond and muskmelon seeds laddoo is also good for your eyes and can remove any sort of tiredness in your eyes due to irregular sleep and constant stress.

To make this laddoo, you would need 1/2 cup of jaggery powder, 1/4 cup walnuts, 500 gms dry coconut, 1/2 cup ghee, 1/4 cup almonds, 1/2 cup muskmelon seeds, 50 gms gond or edible gum, and 1 tsp white black pepper.

To prepare this laddoo, first roast gond in the ghee over medium flame as that will help in making a fine powder of it. Next, in the same pan, roast almonds, then walnuts and dry coconut. If you want, you can also use coconut powder for making this laddoo. Next, add all the roasted dry fruits to a blender jar and blend them until finely powdered. Once done, transfer the content of the blender to a large utensil and mix them with jaggery powder, muskmelon seeds, remaining ghee and crushed & powdered white black pepper (if using coconut powder, add at this stage). Mix them all well and take a little amount in your hand and make a small laddoo with it. If it’s not able to bind, add some melted ghee in it to bind the laddoo. Repeat the process to make more such laddoos. Keep them at a little distance and let them cool down. Enjoy this laddoo with a warm glass of milk in the morning to sustain the cold winter and get some strength in your body.


(Recipe courtesy: Preeti Rohilla, Home Chef)