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    Home » Recipes » Dessert/Sweet

    Peanut Jaggery Ladoo Recipe

    Published: March 28, 2018 · Modified: August 29, 2022 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 35 Comments

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    What is peanut jaggery laddu? It's an easy, delicious, and healthy snack you can munch on anytime.

    As a good source of healthy fats, it's one of the easy recipes with peanuts that you can prepare for the festival season.

    A peanut jaggery ladoo is held in a hand. this recipe

    You can find this snack in most grocery stores, but preparing these shiny-looking peanut balls is satisfying because it's such an easy recipe.

    All the main ingredients are quite common, and the homemade version is much cheaper than the store-bought kind.

    My mom usually prepares this during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Makara Sankranti.

    I make this not just for festivals but for kids' school snacks.

    It's a quick energy booster that keeps them on their toes during school.

    With this detailed recipe, you've got to try this great healthy snack right away!

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients note
    • Instructions
    • Storage
    • Variation
    • Recipe FAQ
    • Tips
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    • 📖 Recipe
    • Comments

    Why this recipe works

    The recipe is simple to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.

    Peanut balls are a healthy snack rich in protein and fiber.

    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.

    It is filling and satisfying without being heavy.

    This snack will give you sustained energy throughout the day.

    Check out my other ladoo recipes for upcoming festivals, like almond ladoo, moong dal laddu, rava ladoo, and vegan rava Kesari recipes.

    Ingredients note

    A plate is with raw peanuts and jaggery.
    • Peanuts: I started with raw peanuts instead of dry roast peanuts. As far as the kind goes, you can use any kind of peanut that you can get.
    • Jaggery: You will find these In Indian grocery stores. Look for sealed packs of jaggery blocks or jaggery powder.

    Instructions

    A large pan is with peanuts over the flame.

    Place a pan over medium heat and dry roast peanuts.

    Roast on low heat for 15- 20 minutes.

    Remove them from the pan, and set them aside.

    A plate is with roasted and skinned peanuts.

    Once they are cooled off, remove the skin of the peanuts by gently rubbing them between your palms.

    Place the peanuts on a big plate.

    A big pot is with jaggery and water over the heat.

    Place the pan over medium flame and add jaggery and water.

    A big pot is with jaggery syrup over the heat.

    Continue to heat as the jaggery melts.

    A small bowl is with water to check the sugar syrup consistency.

    To check the consistency of jaggery, keep a bowl with cold water on the side.

    Once the jaggery syrup gets thicker, drop a little syrup into the bowl and try to make a ball with the droplet.

    If the ball maintains the form when you drop it on a plate, that means the jaggery syrup is ready.

    A pan is with peanut jaggery ladoo mixture.

    Switch off the heat, add roasted peanuts to the pan, and mix well.

    Let it cool for a minute before making small balls. (wet your palm while making ladoo; this will help get the round shape and relief from the heat.)

    Peanut jaggery ladoo, a.k.a Peanut chikki, is ready!

    Storage

    Store this groundnut laddu at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.

    Variation

    If you want to make this Peanut Ladoo recipe more nutritious, you can add some chopped dry fruits to the mixture.

    Some good options are almonds, cashews, and raisins. Add ground spices like cardamom powder or nutmeg to the mixture for a flavor boost.

    Substitute the peanuts with sesame seeds to prepare sesame balls

    Recipe FAQ

    Is peanut jaggery good for health?

    Peanut jaggery is a healthy snack rich in protein and fiber. Peanuts are a good source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Jaggery is also loaded with antioxidants and minerals like zinc and selenium. In mild amounts, it also serves to aid indigestion.

    How long does Peanut Jaggery Ladoos last?

    Peanut Jaggery Ladoos can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

    Can I use roasted and salted peanuts?

    Yes, you can use roasted and salted peanuts. Just skip the roasting part altogether.

    Tips

    • If the mixture is too dry, add a little more jaggery syrup to moisten it.
    • Blend the peanuts in a food processor and use the peanut powder if you want a smoother ladoo.
    • You can use store-bought roasted peanuts and skip the roasting part altogether.
    • Wet your palms as you prepare the balls to make them non-sticky.
    head shot of plate with peanut ladoos.

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    A plate of peanut jaggery ladoo is on the table.

    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.  
    4.82 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time:5 minutes mins
    Cook Time:10 minutes mins
    Total Time:15 minutes mins
    Course :Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine :Indian
    Diet :Vegan
    Allergen :Dairy free, Soy free
    Difficulty :Easy
    Servings 20 laddu
    Calories 106 kcal

    Equipment

    • Non-Stick Pan

    Process Shot

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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 Cups raw peanuts
    • 200 Grams jaggery
    • ¼ cup water
    • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder - optional
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    Instructions
     

    • Place a pan over medium heat and dry roast peanuts.
      2 Cups raw peanuts
    • Roast on low heat for 15- 20 minutes.
    • Remove them from the pan, and set them aside.
    • Once they are cooled off, remove the skin of the peanuts by gently rubbing them between your palms.
    • Place the peanuts on a big plate.
    • Place the pan over medium flame and add jaggery and water.
      200 Grams jaggery, ¼ cup water
    • Continue to heat as the jaggery melts.
    • To check the consistency of jaggery, keep a bowl with cold water on the side.
    • Once the jaggery syrup gets thicker, drop a little syrup into the bowl and try to make a ball with the droplet.
      If the ball maintains the form when you drop it on a plate, that means the jaggery syrup is ready.
    • Switch off the heat, add roasted peanuts to the pan, and mix well.
    • Let it cool for a minute before making small balls. (wet your palm while making ladoo; this will help to get the round shape and relief from the heat.)
    • Peanut jaggery ladoo, a.k.a Peanut chikki, is ready!

    Video

    Notes

    • If the mixture is too dry, add a little more jaggery syrup to moisten it.
    • Blend the peanuts in a food processor and use the peanut powder if you want a smoother ladoo.
    • You can use store-bought roasted peanuts and skip the roasting part altogether.
    • Wet your palms as you prepare the balls to make them non-sticky.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 2laddu | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    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

        Reply
        • 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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