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Jowar Laddu Recipe
Jower (sorghum) is rich in minerals (potassium, calcium and phosphorus with small amounts of iron and sodium) and high in fiber. Since it is gluten-free, it also make a healthy diet and is good in treatment of celiac disease and wheat allergies. It also keeps bones healthy and help control diabetes.
| Good For | Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Weight Loss |
| Health Factor | Low Sugar, Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, High Fiber, High Calcium, High Protein, High Vitamins, High Iron, High Minerals |
| Prep. Time | 10 min |
| Cook Time | 30 min |
Ingredients (Makes 10-15 Laddus)
- 1 cup bengal gram flour (besan)
- 2 cups sorghum (jowar) flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar or 1 cup sweetener
- 5-6 cloves (laung)
- 1-2 teaspoon cardamom (elaichi) powder
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup almonds (badam)
Instructions
- Put a little oil in a wok & roast half the portion of almonds.
- Set aside the roasted almonds.
- Pour 1/2 cup of water in 3/4 cup of sugar. Allow it to boil till you have one-thread consistency of the sugar. To check the consistency, lift a small portion of the syrup and allow it to cool for a few seconds. Now touch the syrup with a clean forefinger and then touch your thumb and forefinger together and pull apart gently. A single thread should form without breaking.
- Remove from flame. Pour all the ingredients (besan, jowar, cloves and green cardamom powder) in the hot sugar syrup. Mix it well and allow it to cool for 1 hour.
- Now make small round balls out of the mixture. Garnish with the rest of the almonds and Serve!
