Now that Ganesh Chaturthi is just round the corner, all ardent devotees of 'Bappa' are waiting enthusiastically to celebrate Ganeshutsav with great fanfare in India and around the world. To celebrate or offer religious prayers you don't have to be from one particular region or religion and to complete the religious ceremony ( Ganesh Pooja ) many are already in search for different sweets for Prasad or naivedhyam.
Traditionally, various kind of Modak and Ladoos are offered to Lord Ganesha, but this year I decided to change it up and made these Kaju, Kesar and Mawa ladoo instead.
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KAJU, KESAR MAWA LADOO
In this recipe cashew powder and khoya infused with saffron to make the sumptuous treat fitting for any festivities. Love cashews and Indian sweets? this one is for you!
ingredients:
- 250 g cashew powder
- 150 g khoya / mawa
- 1 tin Condensed milk - 397g
- 2 tbsp. ghee
- Big pinch saffron threads + some for garnishing
- 1 tbsp. warm milk
- Pinch cardamom powder
- Handful Slivered almond and pistachio nuts
instructions:
How to cook KAJU, KESAR MAWA LADOO
- Soak the saffron threads in warm milk for half an hour.
- In a heavy bottom kadai or pan, lightly roast the khoya or full-fat milk powder.
- Remove it from the kadai, heat the ghee and add condensed milk.
- Let the condensed milk boil, add cashew powder and roasted khoya, keep stirring and pressing the mixture with a spatula for five minutes.
- Add saffron milk and keep stirring the mixture until the mixture leaves sides of the kadai and become one mass.
- Add cardamom powder, mix well and turn off the heat.
- Allow the mixture to cool a little.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions, make small balls or press in the Ladoo mould.
- Garnish it with the slivered nuts, saffron threads and edible flowers.
- Enjoy!
NOTES:
This recipe can be prepared with almond flour too.
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Unknown says
Your photos always are amazing!! I love the mix of spices and flavors in this recipe!!
Easy Cookin says
These look fantastic and so easy to make. Will try them this festive season.
Cookilicious says
amazing presentation! I have pinned a couple of your recipes as well..love them. Great stuff you have going. We seem to be similar and would love to connect! Good luck! 🙂
Jackie says
These are not familiar to me but your gorgeous photos make me want to dive in headfirst. Nicely done!
Cooking Foodie says
1 tin of 200 grams right? for condensed milk?
jcookingodyssey says
Hi CF
No I used 397 g .
Unknown says
Hi Hayley. What's the shelf life for this yummy bites?