Peanut Ladoo (heavenly Shenga Unde)
Peanut Ladoo, also known as Heavenly Shenga Unde, is a traditional sweet from Uttara Karnataka Cuisine. These delicious and nutritious balls are made with roasted peanuts and jaggery, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted peanuts
- 1 cup grated jaggery
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
Instructions
- In a food processor, grind the roasted peanuts into a coarse powder.
- Transfer the ground peanuts to a mixing bowl and add grated jaggery and cardamom powder.
- Heat ghee in a pan and pour it over the peanut-jaggery mixture.
- Mix well and let it cool slightly.
- Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round balls to form the ladoos.
- Your Peanut Ladoo (Heavenly Shenga Unde) is ready to be served!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Pan Food processor
Tools
Spatula Measuring cups
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Enjoy Peanut Ladoo with a hot cup of chai or as a sweet treat after meals.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure to use roasted peanuts for the best flavor, and adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
Cost
$5