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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Sweet Peanut Balls - Peanut Jaggery Ladoo Recipe

    Published: March 28, 2018 · Modified: December 4, 2020 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 35 Comments

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    A plate of peanut jaggery ladoo

    Going by the trend I have set in the past few days, here's another short and sweet recipe to make your own peanut balls. Sweet Peanut balls is an easy and healthy snack that you can munch on anytime. If you are going to dig into a snack between meals, you might as well make it a healthy choice.  

    Healthy in two ways actually one is the essential nutrients that come from peanuts and the other benefit is that I prepared this without common sugar or honey. I used Jaggery which is nothing but cane sugar mixed with palm sap.

    If you are familiar with south Indian recipes, you are probably very familiar with Jaggery. Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants and minerals like zinc and selenium. In mild amounts, it also serves to aid indigestion.

    The procedure is very simple too. Unlike most recipes, I did not have to use a slow cooker to roast the peanuts. I roasted them in a pan and added them to the thick jaggery syrup. That is one-way jaggery makes the cooking process even simpler. One word of caution is that you have to stir them well after you add the peanuts, to get an even mix and to ensure that it does not stick to the bottom.

     Close up of a plate of peanut jaggery ladooI also added cardamom to make it even more flavorful. Cardamoms pack in a lot of fragrance to any dish and this item is no exception. Again, if you are familiar with south Indian recipes, you are a fan of cardamom just like me...

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    Close up of a plate of peanut balls

    Sweet Peanut Balls - Peanut Jaggery Ladoo Recipe

    Uma Raghupathi
    Sweet Peanut balls is an easy and healthy snack that you can munch on anytime. If you are going to dig into a snack between meals, you might as well make it a healthy choice.  
    4.63 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time:5 mins
    Cook Time:10 mins
    Total Time:15 mins
    Course :Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine :Indian
    Servings 20 laddu
    Calories 36 kcal

    Equipment

    • Non-Stick Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Cups raw peanuts
    • 200 Grams jaggery
    • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 2 tablespoon water
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    Instructions
     

    • If you are using raw peanuts, roast them in a frying pan with a teaspoon of oil for about 5 minutes when it starts to darken. Remove from the heat and cool.
    • Once cooled, gently rub them to remove the skins. (optional)
    • Heat a little water in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the jaggery powder and stir until fully dissolved.
    • Simmer for a few minutes until it starts to thicken.
    • Add the peanuts and cardamom and mix well.
    • Remove from flame and allow to cool.
    • Once cool enough to handle, make small balls.
    • That's it! Sweet Peanut Balls are ready to be enjoyed. Store them in an airtight container and they will last up to 2 weeks! Happy snacking!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 2laddu | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    Comments

    1. Shalini

      August 16, 2020 at 5:24 am

      I made this today, came out really good Uma.
      Thank you for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Siddhi Gaikwad

        March 28, 2021 at 4:36 am

        Which jaggery we should use normal or chikki cha गूळ

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        • Uma Raghupathi

          March 29, 2021 at 10:34 am

          Hi Siddhi. Use regular jaggery!

    2. Preethi

      June 25, 2020 at 4:56 am

      I loved your laddu. Thanks for the video recipe, jaggery and peanuts laddu is healthy and tatsy too 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        June 25, 2020 at 4:57 am

        Thank you Preethi 🙂 Yes this is healthy too ...

        Reply
      • Charu Sunder

        December 22, 2021 at 11:07 pm

        HI Uma
        Thanks for the receipe. Want to know when you mention 2cups peanuts,how much quantity is it in gms .

        Reply
    3. Seema Doraiswamy Sriram

      April 05, 2018 at 9:53 am

      This is so nostalgic, peanut urundai was the best ...5 stars

      Reply
    4. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth

      April 04, 2018 at 4:53 am

      Aww kadala muttaayi... such a delicious snack! Totally love it... reminds me of my grandfather who would buy this for us when we want something sweet... hehe... the video makes it look really easy...5 stars

      Reply
    5. Sasmita

      April 03, 2018 at 3:57 am

      One fav snack which is an all time hit at my place. Love by any age group 🙂

      Reply
    6. Avin

      April 03, 2018 at 3:04 am

      Easiest snack ideas and perfect for healthy munchies. Love it😊

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        April 03, 2018 at 3:39 am

        Thank you Avin:)

        Reply
    7. sujitha

      April 02, 2018 at 11:37 am

      our favourite snack, always I keep a box peanut balls or chikki to engage kids.. we use them instead of chocolates..

      Reply
    8. themadscientistskitchen

      April 02, 2018 at 7:22 am

      Healthy n delicious option unfortunately I will not be able to stop at 1 or 2 ;D but then I will eat as long as they last. 😀

      Reply
    9. Jayashree

      April 02, 2018 at 6:58 am

      This is one of the favourite snacks at home, you reminded me now Uma, its been sometime I made them.

      Reply
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