Being a British-Asian we follow two cultures, Indian and English and there is no problem with that. We choose whatever is best from both cultures.
One of them is festivals, which appears one after another and makes our lives full of happiness, joy, and closeness.
As soon as the new year celebrations finish, Indian Festival Makar Sankranti comes and as that goes away, Valentine's Day makes everything rosy and then follows the Indian spring festival Holi, a vibrant, colourful and fun-filled festival that brings out a child in you 🙂 so there is no ending of festivals of both cultures right up to the end of the year.
The festival Holi also known as The Festival of Colours is the second most popular Hindu festival after Diwali and these both festivals are ancient celebrations.
Holi festival is celebrated in the UK by Hindu and non-Hindu as well, normally in the temples but nowadays younger generation celebrates this colourful festival in Bollywood style as celebrating Holi in this manner has been more and more popular in recent years.
In Gujarat, Holi celebrations continue for two days. On the first day, people celebrate this festival by Prayers and visiting temples, many observe the fasts on the first day too. and with a large bonfire lit on that night, and performs puja by throwing grain such as popcorn, puffed rice, and coconut in the bonfire.
On the second day, the same festival becomes a raucous affair for some younger generation as they throw colour powder at each other as a ritual and nobody seems to mind this it is all in good faith.
We all know that all celebrations cannot be complete without any treats and same goes in our house too.
During Holi celebrations, you can make Dhani Na Ladoo, such a simple, sweet and satisfying treat for us kids.
The joy of these fun-filled days is incomparable and indescribable.
This year I am keeping it very simple and time-saving, so I decided to do away with different types of foods and just stick to one recipe which is Dhani Na Ladoo!
Rose petals are for a photographic purpose only.
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JOWAR DHANI NA LADOO/LADU
ingredients:
- 100g sorghum puffs- jowar dhani
- 200g grated jaggery
- 1 Tbsp. ghee or coconut Oil
- 2-3 Tbsp. pistachio and almond Slivers (optional)
- A few dried rose petals
instructions:
How to cook JOWAR DHANI NA LADOO/LADU
- Dry roast Jowar Dhani on a low heat until crispy but not browned.
- Leave it aside.
- Heat ghee in a wide pan and add grated jaggery.
- Let the jaggery melt and make runny syrup.
- Once you have nice and runny jaggery, add roasted dhani and nuts slivers.
- Quickly mix well and turn off the heat.
- Remove the mixture into another plate.
- Apply little ghee on your both palms and quickly make round balls of this mixture.
- Be careful mixture will be very hot.
- If you can't handle the hot mixture, set in a greased tray and as soon as it is set cut into the desired shape.
- Sprinkle rose petals.
- Once cooled store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!
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Sonal says
Beauyuo bright pictures Jagruti! This is so new to me and sounds so simple to make. Bookmarking to try soon! Happy Holi dear!
Ruchi's Veg Kitchen says
Beautiful clicks.. these ladoo bring back lovely childhood memories. Love this ladoos . Easy and lovely trrT
Sharmila kingsly says
Such a lovely ladoo.. Perfect for holi and the coming festivals..
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Sharmila!
code2cook says
These jowar laddu looking so tempting. making process itself seems so easy and quick. For kids thinking of making them on holi.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Bhawana! Go for it, they will love these ladoos 🙂
Simplyfood says
I have not eaten this in a long time, my mum used to make it when we were young kids.They look so delicious.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Nayna! You'll be able to find Jowar dhani in Fudco, Wembley if you go around this time.
Nisha says
Thats so true Jagruti and I am so jealous of you that you are getting to enjoy two cultures. 🙂 Just kidding! I love festivals for the food and this is so awesome. Even though we don't celebrate Holi, I am making all those treats. Lovely post.
jcookingodyssey says
Hahahaha 🙂 Nisha, like you said I love festivals for the food, same here 🙂
Unknown says
Laddo and festivities go along so well. They looks so good.
Happy Holi..
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Afroz 🙂 Happy Holi to you too.