Healthy Dry Fruits Laddu Recipe

Introduction:

Dry fruits laddu is one of the healthiest and quickest Indian sweets you can prepare. Made without refined sugar, it uses dates for natural sweetness and is packed with the goodness of almonds, cashews, walnuts, and more. This laddu is a traditional offering during festivals like Krishna Janmashtami, Diwali, and Navratri.

These energy balls are guilt-free, kid-friendly, and ideal for anyone looking for a nutritious sweet. You can enjoy them as a snack, post-meal dessert, or pre/post workout booster. They also make great festive gifts!

Cooking Time

Roasting dry fruits: 5–6 minutes
Cooking dates in ghee: 3–4 minutes
Mixing & shaping laddus: 5–7 minutes
Total Time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients

• Seedless Dates – 1 cup
• Almonds – ¼ cup
• Cashews – ¼ cup
• Walnuts – 2 tablespoons
• Pistachios – 2 tablespoons
• Raisins – 2 tablespoons
• Grated Coconut – 2 tablespoons (optional)
• Poppy seeds or Sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon (optional)
• Ghee – 1 tablespoon
• Cardamom powder – ½ teaspoon

Preparation Method

1. Dry roast the almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pistachios on low flame until slightly golden. Let them cool and coarsely grind in a mixer (don’t make it a fine powder).
2. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon ghee and add chopped dates. Cook for 2–3 minutes until soft and mushy. Add cardamom powder and raisins, and mix well. Turn off the heat.
3. Combine the dry fruits mixture into the date paste and mix thoroughly. While warm, grease your palms with ghee and roll into small laddus.

Tips & Variations

• Use soft dates like Medjool or Kimia for easier blending.
• You can add figs (anjeer) or apricots for a different taste.
• Add puffed lotus seeds (makhana) or oats for extra crunch.
• For added nutrition, mix in flax seeds or chia seeds.
• If dates are firm, soak in warm water before using.

Health Benefits

These laddus are rich in fiber, healthy fats, and natural sugars. Dates provide instant energy and are rich in iron. Nuts like almonds and walnuts promote heart health. This is a perfect sweet snack for kids, fitness enthusiasts, and pregnant women.

Serving & Storage

Serve these laddus as prasadam during festivals or enjoy as a daily snack with tea. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days at room temperature. For longer shelf life, refrigerate them.