Pineapple Laddoo

Today's recipe is Pineapple laddoo.  I love this sweet and never miss a chance to make it whenever I buy a pineapple.

Let me warn you friends,  these laddoo are so very addictive 😀 Whenever I make them they gets finished up on the same day 😁

Its a straight forward recipe and even beginners can make it perfectly.  Let's make it.  Happy Cooking ☺

Makes - 15 laddoo

Preparation Time - 5

Cooking Time - 15 min

Ingredients -

Pineapple pulp                   -     3/4 Cup

Sugar                                 -     6 tbsp
Milk powder                      -     1/2 cup
Desiccated coconut           -     1/2 cup
Cardamom powder            -     1 pinch

Method -

• In a non stick pan, take pineapple paste and cook it until it gets a bit thick. 
• Add milk powder and desiccated coconut. Mix very well. Add sugar and cardamom powder and mix again. Let the mixture cook until it starts leaving the sides of the pan. 
• Remove the mixture to a big bowl and let it cool down completely. 
• Take small portion of the mixture and roll it in between your palms and shape it into ball/laddoo.  Likewise, make laddoos with the remaining mixture. 
• Roll the prepared laddoos in desiccated coconut. Serve.
• Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 days.

Notes:

• 1. Adjust the sugar level as per your liking.
•  2. Quantity of desiccated coconut can also be adjusted as per liking but add more milk powder to adjust the consistency. 
• 3. Instead of cardamom powder you can add a few drops of pineapple essence.

Mawa Coconut Laddoo

Hello to all my readers.  As, the festival of colors, Holi is near, I thought to post this easy laddoo recipe which hardly takes 10 minutes from start to finish.  Its a perfect recipe for beginners.

I used my instant mawa in this recipe but you can use readymade one too (just make sure its fresh).  Sweetness can be adjusted as per taste.

So lets start making these delicious Mawa Coconut Laddoo.  Happy Cooking :)

Makes - 6 laddoos

Preparation - time 2 minutes

Cooking time - 2 minutes

Ingredients :

Mawa / khoya               -     6 tbsp

Desiccated coconut       -    1/4  cup

Powdered sugar 

(I used castor sugar)      -    4 tbsp

Method:

• Take the mawa in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes while mixing after every 30 seconds . 
• Remove and let it cool down a little.
• Add sugar and desiccated coconut.  Mix everything very well.
• Take a small portion from the mixture and shape it into a laddoo. 
• Serve.

Badam burfi / Almond Fudge

Heyyy heyyyyy heyyyy... today is a very special day for me :)  My little blog turned one today and I think this is the most appropriate time to thank all of you my dear readers for your love, support and appreciation.  I really can't thank you guys enough for bringing this day to my life.  Thanks again :)

To celebrate my first blog anniversary I have made Badam Burfi aka almond fudge.  As its Diwali, after two days, this sweet can easily get a place in your Diwali menu too.

Homemade sweets are always a better choice when it comes to taste, hygiene and purity.  And its a cherry on the cake if they could be made at home with little efforts.  This recipe fits the bill perfectly.  I loved the taste and texture of this burfi to the core.  It was just perfect.  Without much fuss,  you will get a perfect melt in mouth sweet in no time.  Just be patient while cooking the mixture.  Do not cook it on high flame and keep stirring once it start getting thick.

So here is my easy peasy yet so delicious badam burfi / almond fudge recipe that will surely steal your heart.

Try it and let me know your experience.  And yes, a very Happy and prosperous  Deepawali to all of you. Enjoy and be safe.  Happy Cooking :)

Ingredients -

Almonds    -   1 cup

Milk           -   6 tbsp (to grind the almonds)

Ghee          -   1 tbsp + for greasing
Sugar         -   1 cup
Almonds to garnish

Method-

• Soak almonds in water overnight.  Peel and grind them with 6 tablespoons of milk to make a thick paste.  Set aside.
• Grease a tray or baking pan to set the burfi.  Keep aside.
• In a heavy bottomed non stick pan, melt ghee and add almond paste to it.  Fry for 2 minutes.  Add sugar and mix well again.  Let it cook on medium flame and stir every after 2 minutes. 
• Once the mixture start getting a little thick, keep stirring without interval.  At one stage, the mixture would start leaving the sides of the pan.  Cook for a few more minutes till it comes to a lumpy stage.  This whole process will take about 15-20 minutes.  
• Shift the mixture to the greased tray and level it well with a silicon spatula.  Let it cool down a bit and make cuts with a greased knife.  Stud each piece with a almond.  Let it cool down completely and serve.
• Store in an airtight container.

 Notes-

1. With 1 cup of almonds, you would get about 1 n 1/4 cup of thick paste.
2. Make a fine paste to get the best results.
3. If you wish, you can add 2-3 crushed green cardamoms.