Sweet Peanut Balls – Peanut Jaggery Ladoo Recipe!
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. Â
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 in digestion.
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 a 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.
I 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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Here are the recipe details….
Sweet Peanut Balls - Peanut Jaggery Ladoo Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw peanuts
- 200 Grams jaggery
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp water
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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Soma Mukherjee
March 29, 2018 at 3:30 pmSuch a healthy option to pop one in your mouth when ever you are craving for something sweet, loved the explanation of then recipe.
Uma Srinivas
March 29, 2018 at 4:01 pmYes you bet! Thank you Soma:)
Swati Saxena
March 29, 2018 at 4:16 pmYour peanut Laddus look so inviting Uma, beautifully photographed! Loved your detailed recipe with clear instructions
Uma Srinivas
March 29, 2018 at 5:18 pmThank you Swati. I am glad you liked it 🙂
Shobha Keshwani
March 29, 2018 at 10:19 pmThese bring back childhood memories.. we friends used to buy them and munch together whenever we met.
Uma Srinivas
March 30, 2018 at 3:16 amSame here:) I always like this mini energy balls 🙂 Thank you Shobha!
Pavani
March 30, 2018 at 12:32 amThose are such addictive and delicious looking peanut ladoo. My mom makes peanut chikki but never thought these can be made into laddoo. They look great.
Uma Srinivas
March 30, 2018 at 3:18 amThank you Pavani! Yes very true these are so addictive, finished in one day 🤫😉
Jolly
March 30, 2018 at 7:31 pmThis recipe is mesmerised my childhood memories my dada ji made these ladies using with peanuts before Diwali festival starts but he didn’t used cardamom powder in it..thanks for this beautiful share uma 😊
Jolly
March 30, 2018 at 7:32 pmThis recipe is mesmerised my childhood memories my dada ji made these laddoos before Diwali festival starts but he didn’t used cardamom powder in it..thanks for this beautiful share uma 😊
Aruna
March 31, 2018 at 5:32 amI just want to grab one of these energy balls. I make them in chikki form as it is easier. 🙂
Priya Suresh
March 31, 2018 at 5:56 amOmg, these peanut balls are my weakness, if i make them at home i wont keep myself away from them. Very tempting Uma.
Uma Srinivas
March 31, 2018 at 8:36 pmSame here:) Thank you, Priya.
Mayuri Patel
March 31, 2018 at 10:30 amAs I opened this page to comment, my hubby saw your photo and commented that I no longer make this for him! He doesn’t remember that I make it in the chikki form rather than balls.Will have to make them soon and will try making them into cute balls like yours.
Uma Srinivas
March 31, 2018 at 8:35 pmhaha 🙂 Sure try it. You will love it.Thank you.
Nayna Kanabar
March 31, 2018 at 9:05 pmThis peanut balls look so delicious and I love that they are made with jaggery. Perfect for those moments when you crave a sweet treat.
priya satheesh
March 31, 2018 at 11:24 pmI just love these and so addictive…
Lathiya
April 1, 2018 at 12:19 amThis is one easy , healthy snack for kids … awesome…I too make this but in different way
Maria Nasir
April 1, 2018 at 6:11 pmJaggery is our go-to dessert after dinner with a cup of green tea. These yummy bites with peanuts are quick and easy to make, and a more delicious replacement of simple jaggery.
sapana
April 1, 2018 at 7:22 pmI love peanut jaggery chikki and I am sure the balls must have been tasty too. I would love to try it soon.
Vidya Narayan
April 2, 2018 at 5:30 amBeing a south indian and munching these beauties my Amma made all through my childhood days, this can certainly never ever get boring for me. Perfect for those mid morning sweet cravings. Great share!
Jayashree
April 2, 2018 at 6:58 amThis is one of the favourite snacks at home, you reminded me now Uma, its been sometime I made them.
themadscientistskitchen
April 2, 2018 at 7:22 amHealthy 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. 😀
sujitha
April 2, 2018 at 11:37 amour favourite snack, always I keep a box peanut balls or chikki to engage kids.. we use them instead of chocolates..
Avin
April 3, 2018 at 3:04 amEasiest snack ideas and perfect for healthy munchies. Love it😊
Uma Srinivas
April 3, 2018 at 3:39 amThank you Avin:)
Sasmita
April 3, 2018 at 3:57 amOne fav snack which is an all time hit at my place. Love by any age group 🙂
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
April 4, 2018 at 4:53 amAww 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…
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram
April 5, 2018 at 9:53 amThis is so nostalgic, peanut urundai was the best …