Sattu Ladoo

Sattu Ladoo is a delicious Indian dessert made from roasted chickpea flour, packed with protein and flavor. These energy balls are sweetened with jaggery and enriched with nuts, making them a healthy and satisfying treat.

Ingredients

• Sattu (roasted chickpea flour) - 100 grams
• Jaggery (grated) - 50 grams
• Ghee (clarified butter) - 2 tablespoons
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped almonds - 2 tablespoons
• Chopped walnuts - 2 tablespoons
• Desiccated coconut - 2 tablespoons
• Milk - 2 tablespoons (optional, for binding)

Steps

1. In a pan, heat ghee over low flame.
2. Add sattu and roast it for 5-7 minutes until it turns slightly golden and aromatic.
3. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool down.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted sattu, grated jaggery, cardamom powder, chopped almonds, walnuts, and desiccated coconut.
5. If the mixture is too dry, add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a moldable consistency.
6. Grease your hands with a little ghee and shape the mixture into small round balls (ladoo).
7. Allow the ladoos to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein due to chickpea flour, aiding muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from nuts, supporting heart health.

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