Laddus are a very important part of Indian culture, and it has been used for many years. Laddus were first used as medicines in ancient times, but over time they became sweets. These days, laddus are a staple of many Indian celebrations. You will always be able to catch a glimpse of laddu among all the delicacies, be it a wedding ceremony, a traditional event, or a festival. But who says you need an occasion to savour those delicious laddus? You can make them at home whenever you like and since we are onto it, let us discuss making papaya laddu today.
Papayas are fruits that are easily accessible to us and hence can be used easily to make laddus. This papaya fruit laddu is not only delicious but also healthy. In general, papayas are an excellent source of fibre with fewer calories. A rich source of vitamins A and C, papayas are generally asked to be included in your diet by most dieticians. So what do you need to make papaya laddus? The ingredients required are
Papaya fruit – 1/2
Milk – 1/2 cup
Sugar – 1/2 cup
Almonds – 1/4 cup
Desiccated coconut – 3/4 cup
Desiccated Dry Nuts – 1/4 cup
Cardamom powder – 1 tbsp
Ghee – 1/4 cup
First, give the papaya fruit a thorough wash, then peel and grate it. Grind the milk, almonds, and cardamom powder in a mixer jar. Next, add the necessary quantity of ghee to a skillet, and once it’s hot, add the grated papaya and stir thoroughly. Next, thoroughly mix in the ground almond milk and the necessary quantity of sugar. Periodically add a small amount of ghee to the liquid, and as it thickens, add the desiccated coconut.
Stir thoroughly for five minutes. Then, add a little amount of ghee, finely chop the desiccated dry nuts, and stir over medium heat until the ghee separates.
After the mixture has thickened somewhat, remove from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then, take a ladle and set it aside. When the papaya laddus are coated in desiccated coconut, it adds a delightful finishing touch. If you make this papaya fruit laddu once and keep it ripe, you can keep it for 4 to 5 days.
