Maa Laado or Pottu Kadala Ladoo is very famous in the Thirunelveli district. It is a big ball that is prepared and given for all functions and celebrations. Though it seems simple to prepare, one can easily identify a good Maa Ladoo. This recipe was given to me by my aunt Padhu Chithi who lives in the district and is a pro in preparing this sweet. My photo entry to Jugalbandi's Click for the month of May on Beans and Lentils.
Gadgets:
Bowl
Mixing SpoonBlender
Ingredients:
Roasated Channa Dal/Pottu Kadalai - 1 cup
Sugar - 1 cups as per original recipe but I used 3/4th cupElachi- 3 pods
Roasted Cashews - 1/4 cupMelted Ghee/Clarified Butter - 1/2 cup
My additions - Saffron -1/8th tsp Camphor - a tiny pinch
Preparation:
1. Roast the pottu kadalai or roasted channa dal in the wok on medium heat for a few minutes to remove the raw smell.
3. Add ghee a little at a time and form balls.
6 comments:
thanks for your entry, dear srimathi.
Fri May 30, 09:19:00 AMI love these sweet balls my mom used to make. Your recepies come very close to my mom's in taste. Bravo!
Fri May 30, 12:36:00 PMV.
My mouth is watering. The sweet balls looks very good.
Mon Jun 02, 03:12:00 PMnever knew that it is so easy to make maa ladoo
Sat Oct 18, 11:14:00 AMi will try making these ladoos for this diwali am sure my kids will enjoy it!
After removing the raw smell these are great balls
Fri Feb 06, 07:16:00 AMThough we belong to madurai district we do the maa ladoos for diabetics also.
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