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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 a...

10 minutes Maa Laado/Pottu Kadala/Roasted Channa Dal Ladoo


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:

Wok
Bowl
Mixing Spoon
Blender


Ingredients:

Roasated Channa Dal/Pottu Kadalai - 1 cup
Sugar - 1 cups as per original recipe but I used 3/4th cup
Elachi- 3 pods
Roasted Cashews - 1/4 cup
Melted 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.

2. Allow it to cool. Apart from ghee add the rest of the ingredients and powder well.

3. Add ghee a little at a time and form balls.







6 comments:

  1. thanks for your entry, dear srimathi.

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  2. I love these sweet balls my mom used to make. Your recepies come very close to my mom's in taste. Bravo!
    V.

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  3. My mouth is watering. The sweet balls looks very good.

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  4. never knew that it is so easy to make maa ladoo

    i will try making these ladoos for this diwali am sure my kids will enjoy it!

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  5. After removing the raw smell these are great balls

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  6. Though we belong to madurai district we do the maa ladoos for diabetics also.

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