Good for immunity, good for strengthening the body from the inside, and absolutely addictive – this traditional but VEGAN Indian Ladoo has its own charm. These Ladoos are perfect for the winter season because it prepares your body to fight the changing weather. It gives you so much energy that it is even made for pregnant women after they give birth to a child. Most importantly, these are highly addictive and irresistible. You can’t have just one.
And when they are made with just plant-based ingredients, it makes them even more special for me. It has no ghee, no butter, and everything is clean and green. Trust me, you can’t tell the difference. These are equally tasty and equally good.
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Let me share one secret with you. No matter how much I avoid eating too many sweets, I lose control when it comes to Ladoos. Literally! I am a big fan of besan ladoos, motichoor ladoos and these winter special gond ke ladoo. For me, these are highly addictive and irresistible. I simply can not eat just one. In fact, I can easily have 2 to 3 Ladoos in one go. Hard to believe, Right? By the way, I found a partner who is just like me when it comes to Ladoos 😀
When I was a little girl, I remember my nani (grandmother) used to courier these ladoos from UP to Assam. My father had a job in Assam and we lived there for around five years. My nani used to make gigantic-sized ladoos. You can’t imagine that. Initially, we did not like them because they had ginger and black pepper which did not taste good to us. But as our taste buds developed more, we fell in love with them. My mom used to divide the ladoo into four parts and distribute it among our four siblings. We were not supposed to have more than that because they make your body warm. But we were naughty kids. When mom went to sleep, we would sneak out and eat that entire ladoo. It continued for a couple of days and then all four of us got upset stomachs. We were in the washroom all day. Uffff…that was hard. That is why ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR MOM!
What is Gond ke Ladoo?
Gond ke Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet or mithai recipe that is loved by almost everyone. It is often made in North India during the winter season because all the ingredients are good to keep your body warm, strengthens your immunity, and give you a boost of energy too.
It usually contains whole wheat flour, gond (edible gum), nuts and seeds, jaggery or sugar, and ghee. But I made them vegan for all my friends who don’t consume ghee or who are vegans.
What are the other names for Gond ke Ladoo?
Gond ke Ladoo has this name because of the ingredient gond or edible gum in it. Gond is derived from the sap of plants. It is known to boost immunity and stamina. It prevents your body from falling sick or getting cold and coughing during the winter season. This gem of an ingredient is also good to maintain the health of your body joints.
It is also known as aate ke ladoo (whole wheat flour ladoo), or pinni. It is called Pinni in Punjab.
What kind of flour is needed for this recipe?
Gond ke Ladoo is made with whole wheat flour. I would recommend using whole wheat flour with some extra fibers (husk) in it. That is less processed and much better for the health. You can use any kind of whole wheat flour, a combination of whole wheat flour and gram flour (besan), or also a combination of whole wheat flour and sooji. Make sure to roast them well so that it tastes better and do not stick to your mouth.
Easy Swaps
- Nuts and Seeds: Use what is available.
- Flour: You can use them in any ratio or you can even add some millets flour too.
- Almond Butter: Use any other nut butter like cashew butter, or hazelnut butter. I would not recommend peanut butter because generally, we do not add peanuts to these ladoos.
- Jaggery Powder: Use powdered sugar or date sugar instead. You can even use liquid sweeteners but then make sure to adjust the quantity of nut butter. With extra wet ingredients, it would be difficult to shape.
Is this recipe Vegan?
Yes. Absolutely. All the ingredients used in this recipe are plant-based and vegan.
I have another Gond ke Ladoo recipe that is not vegan, you can try that too. It is made with ghee.
How to store Gond ke Ladoo?
Gond ke Ladoo can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for around 3 to 4 weeks. It can last a long time so you can make a big batch. But let me warn you, these are highly addictive and irresistible and you won’t be able to have just one.
More winter recipes – just as good
- Roasted and Creamy Pumpkin Soup
- Dates Roll (No Sugar Khajur Barfi)
- Immunity Boosting Green Smoothie
- Amaranth and Dates Energy Bars
Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this delicious sweet treat at home. I am sure you and your family will enjoy it and from now on will never buy it from the shops. Homemade ones are always tastier and contain the best quality ingredients. It makes a great dessert too.
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Richa & Jatin
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