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Punjab · Dessert

Ladoo

Traditional 7. Ladoo recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Khoya: 300g
• Sugar: 150g
• Ghee: 25g
• Cardamom powder: 1g
• Almonds (finely chopped): 20g
• Cashews (finely chopped): 20g
• Raisins: 15g
• Milk powder (optional): 50g

👩‍🍳 How to make Ladoo

1. Heat ghee to 160°C in pan
2. Add khoya, stir constantly 8-10 minutes at medium heat
3. Khoya should crumble and release aroma
4. Add sugar, stir well on low heat (150°C)
5. Cook 5 minutes until mixture leaves pan sides
6. Remove from heat, cool 5 minutes to 50°C
7. Add cardamom powder, nuts, raisins
8. Mix well, cool to room temperature
9. Wet hands with water, take 15ml mixture
10. Roll into smooth balls between palms
11. Visual: smooth, golden balls; firm texture
12. Place on parchment paper
13. Set 2 hours at room temperature
14. Store in airtight container (shelf stable)

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