Aval Ladoo

This healthy Aval Ladoo is my kids’ recent favorite. This ladoo can be made in a jiffy with simply three ingredients that are available in the pantry. Also, it is very healthy with the addition of dates- a rich source of iron and also a natural sweetener. While having a random phone conversation with mom, she told me about this Aval ladoo. We usually make this with Jaggery. She said me how it will taste when made with dates. I tried it the next day and surprisingly, it came out too good. The amount of Ghee used in making this recipe is way too less. I usually use red aval at my home usually. You can also try the same recipe with white aval too. Do try this healthy Aval Ladoo and enjoy it!

Instructions

1. Measure one cup of poha/Aval and set it aside. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on a medium flame and add the measured Aval to it.
2. Dry roast it for about 3 to 4 mins until it gets roasted and gives out a flavor. Set it aside.
3. Deseed the dates if you are using seeded ones. Chop them into rough pieces. Once the roasted poha/Aval is cooled down, transfer it to the mixie jar. Make sure it is dry before transferring.
4. Grind the roasted poha/ Aval to form a coarse powder. Add the chopped date to this and pulse it until the Aval and dates combine. Add a pinch of cardamom powder and pulse one more time.
5. Transfer to a plate and grease the palm with ghee. Make small ladoos out of this. Stays fresh for a week even when kept outside.