Rava Ladoo or rava laddu with detailed photo and video recipe.
Along the lines of re-sharing vegan versions of old recipes, today's dessert will leave you in awe over the fact that Indian desserts do not need ghee after all.
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I cannot time the rava ladoo recipe any better because it is one of the popular recipes for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in India. And I am preparing Rava Ladoo or Sooji Laddu to celebrate this festival.
I had mentioned last time that one bite of this wonderful dessert will make you an instant fan. That was not an understatement, however, the same recipe without ghee but with all the essential elements of taste is one step better than the original.
It is an ideal sweet for Diwali celebrations or for many festivals and occasions.
Rava Ladoo or Sooji laddu is one of the common and favorite desserts in India. It is prepared with just the right mix of Rava (a.k.a semolina), coconut flakes, nuts, sugar, and a non-dairy binder ingredient.
The fragrance from roasted Rava and the roasted nut is reminiscent of festivals in India. With a prep time of fewer than 15 minutes and simple ingredients, it is one of the easiest desserts you can make.
Better yet, it is a kid's favorite. Usually, I add nuts like cashews or pistachios to the mix, but since I had a few requests for a dessert without nuts, I prepared this recipe without any nuts.
Vegan Rava Ladoo
I managed to get nice and flavorful Rava laddu replacing ghee with olive oil in this recipe.
Finding a replacement for ghee was not that hard, but what was tricky is the timing for adding the ingredients.
The sugar syrup that I was preparing needs to have the right consistency when I mix in shredded coconut. Adding the coconuts too early or too late makes it difficult to bind them into bite-size rounds.
How to make this recipe
In a wide pan, fry chopped cashews with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. (if you choose to add any nuts)
In the same pan, add 1 cup of Rava and roast on low flame. Roast the sooji until it changes color to light brown and turns aromatic. Set the pan aside.
Meanwhile, prepare sugar syrup by dissolving ½ cup sugar in water and boiling for 5 minutes or till you get a string consistency. Now, add shredded coconuts, cardamom powder, almond milk, and mix well.
Turn off the flame and add the roasted Rava to the sugar syrup. Also, add in roasted cashews if you are using them in this recipe. I skipped that part for my recipe. Stir continuously to avoid any lumps.
In a minute or so, Rava absorbs the sugar syrup. While it is warm enough to handle, prepare laddus with your palm.
Finally, serve Rava ladoo or sooji laddu once they have cooled down completely. Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Tips
- Choose 'fine' Rava or semolina to make this laddu
- Fried cashews or any fried nuts give a rich flavor to the laddu.
- Add powdered coconuts if you don't like the texture of shredded coconut bites.
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📖 Recipe
Rava Ladoo
Equipment
Process Shot
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Rava - medium coarse
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoon organic sugar
- 2 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup shredded coconut - optional
- ½ teaspoon crushed Elaichi/ cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoon almond milk - or any kind of plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoon olive oil - or avocado oil
Instructions
- In a wide pan, fry chopped cashews with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. (if you choose to add any nuts)
- In the same pan, add 1 cup Rava and roast on low flame. Roast the sooji until it changes color to light brown and turns aromatic. Set the pan aside.
- Meanwhile, prepare sugar syrup by dissolving ½ cup sugar in water and boil for 5 minutes or till you get a string consistency. Now, add shredded coconuts, cardamom powder, almond milk, and mix well.
- Turn off the flame and add the roasted Rava to the sugar syrup. Also, add in roasted cashews if you are using them in this recipe. I skipped that part for my recipe. Stir continuously to avoid any lumps.
- In a minute or so, Rava absorbs the sugar syrup. While it warm enough to handle, prepare laddus with your palm.
- Finally, serve Rava ladoo / sooji laddu once they have cooled down completely. Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Video
Notes
- If you are not vegan, use ghee in place of oil.
- Add cashew nuts and raisins for an authentic taste. My kids prefer this laddu without any nuts.
YOUR OWN NOTES
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Vanitha Bhat
I just made a batch of rava ladoos; my husband's favorite but traditionally with ghee! Olive oil sounds so interesting dear! A must try and coconut I am sure is giving a lovely texture and flavor! Delicious laddos!
Vandana
Such a nice and simple recipe. This reminded me of my childhood days. I need to try this soon. Best part is that it's vegan.
ARCHANA
Uma! I am hungry waiting to have dinner now I wish I can have these ladoos as a dessert first. Deliciously made.
Priya Srinivasan
Wow, love the use of olive oil in place of ghee! the ladoos have come out great, though we make a little different, i have tasted this version from my brother's place! One of the easiest ladoos to make and our family favorite too!
Shailender Sharma
Love anything made of rava. That grainy texture in each sweet bite of ladoo must be mesmerizing.
Preethi
Hi Uma, thanks for sharing this recipe!
One question - in the video you used olive oil to roast the rava but in the ingredients there is no metion of oil. Could you pls update the quantity of oil to be used. Much thanks!
Uma Raghupathi
Hi Preethi. Thank you for letting me know. Sometimes recipe plugins act crazy. I used 2 tbsp olive oil. I will update that soon. Happy Cooking:)
Preethi
Thanks for the response!
srividhya
using soy milk is a great option. Love the fact that you are making all the classic Indian dishes as VEGAN. Kudos to your effort.
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you! That's my message to world!
Soniya
Loved your ladoo recipe.. it's has minimal ingredients and looks scumpticous too!
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you Soniya!
Jagruti
I bet these tastes must divine!
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you! Yes it is:)
Jayashree
Lovely ones. Good to see the vegan version here.
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you Jayashree:)
Afroz
Laddoos are my favorite.And these looks super delicious.And the recipe is so simple that I am tempted to make some bery soon.
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you! I am sure you will like this 🙂
Lathiya
One of our family's favorite..I also made this recently but with no coconut..Your vegan version looks yummy
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you ?
MyCulinarySaga
How perfect these babies look. Perfect for festivities Uma.
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you!
Pooja@poojascookery.com
wow! These ladoos are one of my favorites. And you have made justice to them. They look so inviting.
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you:)
aanchalgupta3
Love these recipes which don't require too many ingredients and are simple to make. Lovely recipe.
Uma Raghupathi
Yes true! Thank you ?
Lata Lala
Festivals or no festival, rava ladoos need no reason not to be made. These are easy ans perfect bute size dessert.
Yummilicious share Uma.