Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Groundnuts and Fried Gram Dal

   Take 1 cup of fried groundnuts (with skin removed) and 1/4 cup of fried gram dal (putani). Grind them coarsely in a mixer jar until the mixture is slightly coarse to the touch.

2. 2.Melt Jaggery

   In a kadai (wok), add 2 cups of jaggery powder and 1/2 cup of water. Heat on a medium flame, stirring continuously until the jaggery melts completely and starts to froth. Once a good froth appears, turn off the gas.

3. 3.Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, add 1.5 cups of wheat flour (which has been previously fried in a little ghee until lightly browned), 3/4 cup of fried grated dry coconut, and 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder. Add the coarsely ground groundnut and fried gram dal mixture. Mix all the dry ingredients thoroughly with a spatula.

4. 4.Mix with Jaggery Syrup and Ghee

   Gradually add the melted jaggery syrup to the dry mixture, mixing continuously with a spatula. Then, add 4-5 tablespoons of melted ghee, mixing until the mixture comes together and is pliable enough to form ladoos. Continue adding jaggery syrup and ghee as needed until the mixture can be easily bound into balls.

5. 5.Form Ladoos

   Take small portions of the prepared mixture and press them firmly between your palms to form round ladoos of your desired size. Ensure they hold their shape well.

6. 6.Serve

   Arrange the freshly prepared Thambittu Ladoos on a plate and serve. These healthy and tasty ladoos are ready to be enjoyed!