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peanut ladoo/shenga undi
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Peanut ladoo/Shenga undi

Peanut ladoo is a tasty, healthy and easy to make snack. It is usually prepared during Krishna Janmasthami.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 ladoos
Course: festive treats, healthy snacks, kids favourite, sweets
Cuisine: karnataka, south india
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut
  • 1 cup jaggery grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

Method
 

  1. Roast the peanuts on a medium flame. Keep stirring them, it should be well done, they should be crisp in the mouth. 
  2. Let cool.
  3. Peel the skin of the peanut. Put them in a wide plate and rub with the palm. 
  4. Grind the peanuts in the mixer by giving a swirl one or two times only.
  5. Add the jaggery and cardamom powder to it. Again grind it, it should form a mass. 
  6. Remove in a bowl, shape them into ladoos and store them in an airtight container. 

Notes

  • Use good quality jaggery as you are using it directly without heating.
  • Roast the peanuts properly on a low or medium flame. 
  • One teaspoon of ghee may be added for flavour, I have not added.
  • Removing of skin is optional.