Easy & Nutritious Bajra Gond Laddu

Winter in India brings with it the joy of indulging in delicious traditional sweets that not only taste amazing but are also packed with health benefits. One such sweet that is loved by many during this season is Gond ke Laddu. This version is made with pearl millet flour (bajra), edible gum (gond), ghee, jaggery, and a mix of seeds and nuts, making these laddus gluten free and refined sugar free. These are a perfect winter treat for the body and soul.

Why Bajra Gond Laddu is Ideal for Winter

Bajra (Pearl Millet):
Pearl millet is a powerhouse of nutrients, especially during the colder months. It is rich in fiber, iron, and essential minerals that help boost immunity and provide warmth to the body. Bajra is also considered a great energy booster, which is why it’s perfect for those chilly winter mornings.

Edible Gum (Gond):
Gond, or edible gum, is often used in traditional Indian sweets during winter. It is known to have incredible health benefits, including improving joint health and strengthening bones. Gond is considered a great ingredient for boosting overall strength and vitality, especially during the colder months when our bodies need extra warmth and nourishment. When combined with ghee and jaggery, it is considered helpful to balance the body’s internal temperature.

Ghee and Jaggery:
The combination of ghee and jaggery in this laddu makes it a winter wonder. Ghee, a rich source of healthy fats, helps to keep the body warm. It also aids in digestion and enhances the absorption of nutrients. Jaggery, a natural sweetener, is rich in iron and minerals.

Nutritional Benefits

This Gond laddu recipe is full of healthy fats, proteins, and fiber. Apart from Bajra flour, this recipe uses besan/chickpea flour which is high in protein and contains all essential amino acids. It also uses lots of nuts and seeds like almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and flaxseeds makes it even more nutritious. These ingredients are loaded with vitamins and minerals that support overall health, especially skin and bone health. Plus, the natural sweetness of jaggery makes it a healthier indulgence compared to refined sugar.

A Perfect Treat for the Entire Family

This eggless, gluten-free laddu is suitable for all age groups. It’s a great snack for children, adults, and the elderly alike. With its warming properties, it helps keep the body energized and immune to seasonal illnesses like colds and coughs. It also makes for a wonderful gift to friends and family during the festive season, especially when you want to share something that is homemade and packed with health benefits.

I love having one laddu in the morning with a cup of warm milk as my breakfast. You can also have it as a mid-day snack or an after meal dessert.

If you love millet based laddus, you may like this Ragi Date Laddu recipe!

Bajra Gond Laddu is not just a tasty treat; it is a blend of tradition, nutrition, and warmth that is perfect for the winter months. So, the next time you crave something sweet and wholesome, consider making these laddus. Enjoy the goodness of bajra, gond, ghee, and jaggery in every bite!

Bajra Gond Laddu

Serves: 15 Laddus Prep Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins 30 mins

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

1 cup (110 g) - Bajra/Pearl millet flour

1 cup (100 g) - Mixed seeds

1/3 cup (30 g) - Besan

1/3 cup (65 g) - Ghee

3/4 cup (100 g) - Jaggery

1/4 cup - Gond

1/4 cup (25-30 g) - Chopped nuts

3-4 Cardamom pods

Instructions

1. In a heavy bottom pan take the bajra/pearl millet flour and place it on medium heat. Dry roast it stirring continuously until the flour turns nutty in aroma and a nice golden brown in colour. Take it out in a bowl to cool.
2. Take all the mixed seeds in the pan and roast them on medium heat until you can hear them popping. It will take just around 5-7 mins. Take it out to cool too.
3. Now take the besan/gram flour and dry roast it stirring continuously until it turns golden brown and beautifully nutty. Take it out to cool.
4. Add 1/4 cup of ghee to the pan and let is heat slightly. Add the gond and roast it until all the gond is evenly puffed up all the way through. Take it all out to cool.
5. Add the remaining ghee and 1/4 cup of chopped nuts. You can also add a few black peppercorns here if you want. Roast it until it turns lightly golden. Switch off the heat.
6. To the roasted bajra flour and seeds, add cardamom pod seeds and grind it into a fine powder.
7. Add the roasted besan, jaggery and the fried Gond. Reserve 2 tablespoons of gond to add later. Grind it all until evenly mixed in.
8. Now add the toasted nuts with any ghee in the pan and the remaining fried Gond. Mix it all in.
9. To make the laddus, take about 1-2 tbsp portions of the mixture and pressing firmly with the palms, form it into a round shape. Form all the laddus similarly.
10. Once completely cooled, store the laddus in an airtight container for upto a month! (if they last that long :-D)

Notes

1. I have taken equal parts of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and flaxseeds for these laddus. But you can use any combination of seeds and/or nuts, in any proportion, keeping the total quantity same, i.e. a total of 1 cup.
2. You can skip the Besan and take 1/3 cup extra Bajra is you prefer.

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