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.
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
Equipment
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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Shalini
I made this today, came out really good Uma.
Thank you for the recipe!
Preethi
I loved your laddu. Thanks for the video recipe, jaggery and peanuts laddu is healthy and tatsy too 🙂
Uma Srinivas
Thank you Preethi 🙂 Yes this is healthy too ...
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram
This is so nostalgic, peanut urundai was the best ...
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
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...
Sasmita
One fav snack which is an all time hit at my place. Love by any age group 🙂
Avin
Easiest snack ideas and perfect for healthy munchies. Love it😊
Uma Srinivas
Thank you Avin:)
sujitha
our favourite snack, always I keep a box peanut balls or chikki to engage kids.. we use them instead of chocolates..
themadscientistskitchen
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. 😀
Jayashree
This is one of the favourite snacks at home, you reminded me now Uma, its been sometime I made them.