How to make seed and nut laddoos without refined flour or sugar, sweetened with dates
A recipe for mixed seed laddoos made with dates instead of sugar is described as good for hair and overall health.
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Many people today are troubled by hair fall, thinning hair and loss of natural shine. The recipe says changing lifestyles, stress and a lack of nutritious food can affect the health of hair. Along with expensive products, paying attention to a balanced diet is also described as important for hair care.
In this context, it suggests trying mixed seed laddoos made from seeds and dry fruits. According to the recipe, these laddoos are good for the hair as well as overall health. They need neither refined flour nor sugar.
First, the ingredients. They need half a cup of pumpkin seeds, half a cup of flaxseeds, half a cup of white or black sesame seeds, and half a cup of almonds and walnuts together. Besides these, one cup of seedless dates and a little ghee, as required, are needed.
The preparation begins in a pan. Roast the pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds and sesame seeds separately on a low flame. When the seeds give off a light aroma, switch off the gas. Then lightly roast the almonds and walnuts too. Let all the ingredients cool completely.
Once cooled, put the roasted seeds and dry fruits in a mixer and grind them coarsely. Then grind the seedless dates finely in the mixer to make a paste. Now, in a bowl, combine the seed and dry fruit mixture with the date paste and mash it well. If the mixture seems too dry, a little ghee can be added.
The recipe says the dates give the laddoos natural sweetness, so there is no need to add sugar. Take small portions of the prepared mixture and shape them into round laddoos by hand. They can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
A few points are advised while making the laddoos. Keep the flame low while roasting the seeds, as this preserves their taste. If the seeds are over-roasted, they can turn bitter. Use dates instead of sugar for sweetness. If the mixture is dry, mix in a little ghee. Store the laddoos in an airtight container in the fridge. Finally, eat only a limited quantity of laddoos each day.
