Authentic Sooji Jaggery Laddu Recipe: Healthy Rava Laddu for Ganeshji Bhog
Celebrate the festivities with this authentic Sooji Jaggery Laddu, a traditional Rava Laddu recipe made with wholesome jaggery instead of refined sugar. Prepared using the classic 'muthiya' frying method for a perfect grainy texture, these laddus make a healthy and divine Prasad for Ganeshji Bhog.
Ingredients
For the Dough and Frying
- 500 grams sooji semolina
- 125 grams ghee for the dough
- water as needed
- 200 grams ghee for frying
For the Sweet Base
- 250 grams jaggery adjust based on sweetness preference
- 100 grams ghee to melt jaggery
For the Tempering & Garnish
- 1 1/2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/8 cup dry coconut grated into thin slices
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Semolina Dough
- In a large vessel, mix 500 grams sooji with melted 125 grams ghee. Gradually add small amounts of water, binding it into a firm, stiff dough.
- Shape the dough into small, elongated chunks (muthiyas).
Fry the Muthiyas
- Heat 200 grams ghee in a pan over medium heat. Fry the dough chunks until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let them cool completely.
Crumble and Sieve
- Once cooled, crumble the fried chunks by hand. For a uniform, grainy texture, pulse the crumbles in a mixer/grinder. Pass the mixture through a sieve to ensure there are no large lumps.
Prepare the Jaggery Base
- In a large pot, combine the 250 grams jaggery and 100 grams ghee. Heat over low-medium flame until the jaggery melts into a semi-thick liquid.
- Turn off the heat and stir in your prepared sooji mixture.
Add the Tempering
- In a small tempering pan, heat 1 1/2 tbsp ghee. Add the 1 tbsp sesame seeds until they splutter, then quickly stir in the grated 1/8 cup dry coconut. Once the coconut turns a light pink, immediately pour the tempering over the laddu mixture and combine well.
Shape the Laddus
- While the mixture is still warm enough to handle, take small portions and roll them into lemon-sized balls.
- Roll or sprinkle with poppy seeds for a beautiful finish.