Peanut Jaggery Ladoo Recipe

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.

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!

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Why this recipe works
Ingredients note
Instructions
Storage
Variation
Recipe FAQ
Tips
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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.