Learn how to make winter special Nutritious Ladoos made with Ragi Flour, Whole Wheat flour Edible Gum and Jaggery.
After my Besan Ladoos, Tilkut winter special ladoos post here I am with another winter special ladoo that I made today with Whole Wheat flour, Ragi/Finger Millet Flour, Edible Gum, Desi Ghee and Jaggery.
These are one of the most popular winter specials that are made in almost every home in Northern India during harsh winters. Atta Gond Ladoos as these are popularly known as have a special ingredient Gond or Edible gum that makes it suitable to have in winters to keep the body warm and strong.
I make these ladoos every winter and give it to kids with milk either in morning for breakfast or at evening as snack. I and hubby too have these for breakfast and he doesn't mind having these after dinner also, as he needs something sweet to finish off his meal.
Ingredients for Whole Wheat Ragi, Edible Gum Ladoo
Usually these ladoos are made with Whole Wheat flour, gond (edible gum), sugar/jaggery and lots of desi ghee.
Multigrain flours like Sorghum Flour/Jowar Flour or Chickpea Flour/Besan can also be added in place of only Whole Wheat Flour to increase the nutritive value.
This time I have added Ragi flour along with Whole Wheat flour. Also, I have added Ladoo Atta (a coarse Whole Wheat flour available in Indian Grocery stores here in US). You can use whole Wheat flour with barn /Chakki Atta or add 1/2 Cup semolina if you are using finely ground whole wheat flour.
Benefits of the ingredients in these nutritious Ladoo
The ingredients used in these ladoos are highly nutritious and good for the overall health, both for kids and grown ups.
- Whole Wheat flour is high in fiber, vitamins and regulates the blood sugar level.
- Ragi flour is a gluten-free flour. It is rich in fiber, proteins, antioxidant. Helps in weight loss and regulates cholesterol and blood sugar level.
- Edible Gum or Gond is sourced from the sap of a variety of gum-producing plants . It is found in the Middle East and parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Punjab in India.
- It widely used in food industry especially in bakery items, ice creams, beauty products and energy drinks.
- Edible gum is also used for the treatment of various ailments in Ayurveda, given to lactating mothers. Used in treatment of lung related issues, weakness and fatigue. It increases body immunity and body heat that keeps the body warm in winters.
- Desi Ghee is known to have it's own share of ayurvedic health benefits. It is used in Ayurveda for treatment of various ailments, body cleansing therapies. It is considered a sattvic food having a positive balancing effect on mind and body . Many may not know that it has very low amount of lactose or casein, can be safely consumed by those who have lactose intolerance. People with gluten allergies can also consume it safely.
- Jaggery is a blood purifier, detoxes liver and boasts immunity and prevents constipation.
Since these ladoos are high in calorific values, one should have these in moderation(1-2) and especially those on restricted fat or fat-free diets or any special diets.
Substitute BAJRA FLOUR for Ragi Flour in Winters. As Ragi has cooling properties, use bajra flour instead in winter.
Let's see how I made these nutritious Whole Wheat, Ragi and Edible Gum ladoos..
More Ragi Recipes from the blog that your may like to try
Recipe Card
Whole Wheat, Ragi and Edible Gum Ladoos
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 Cup Coarse Whole Wheat flour
- 1 Cup Ragi Flour
- 1/2 Cup Mixed Nuts(Almonds and Cashew Nuts)
- 1/2 Cup Edible Gum
- 11/2 Cup Jaggery Powder/Sugar
- 1 Cup Desi Ghee
Instructions
- In a pan, add a tbsp of ghee roast the nuts till light brown. Take out the nuts in a separate plate and keep aside to cool.
- In the same pan, add ghee to the remaining ghee in the pan, add edible gum/gond and saute it, till it puffs up and turns light.
- Take out in a separate plate and let it cool.
- Once the nuts and gum are cool, coarsely grind in chopper.
- Dry roast the flours separately in a thick bottomed pan or non-stick pan.
- Mix all the flours together add ghee to the flours and roast for a few more minutes till the flour turns light brown and gives out the aroma.
- Transfer the ghee and flour mix to another pan/bowl to slightly cool. Add grinded nuts and gum and mix in the flour mix.
- Once the flour mix is warm enough to touch, add jaggery powder or sugar, ix well with hands and bind the into tennis ball sized ladoos.
- Leave the ladoos in open to dry and bind nicely in open for few hours, then store in an airtight container. These last for good 15-20 days or even a month. the shelf life ladoos with sugar is more than with the ones made with jaggery.
Notes
Step-wise Pics for Ladoo making
The ladoos can also be made on festive occasions. You can make these, , packed in beautiful gift boxes and share with your loved ones. What can be a better handmade, homemade nutritious gift!!
Other Winter special recipes on the blog.. Sarson Ka Saag, Makkai Ki Roti,
Winter special Besan aur Badam Dooh(Winter Special milk),
Mixed Nut Chikki(Mixed Nut Brittle in Jaggery)
Mooli Ke Patte Ki Bhurji and many more.
Enjoy these nutritious ladoos during the winters with a cup of warm milk and stay warm and strong!!
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vasundhara Gowrishankar
In case i use jaggery, do i need to melt it before adding it to the dry powders to make ladoo
Swati
I will prefer to grate jaggery and then add in ladoos.. you can also adding it to boiling water, cook for just 5 mins till it thickens a bit and cool it and add to flour.. for that take 3/4 cup water and boil .. cool it and the use it for binding ladoos.. but I have not tried it my mom used to do ..I usually make it with jaggery powder or grated jaggery.. adding jaggery with boiled water is a bit tricky as sometimes ladoos get hard.. I will advice you grated then add . Hope this helps..
themadscientistskitchen
Ladoos look super yummy. I think I have powdered edible gum. Must try making these ladoos. Look super yummy.
Batter Up With Sujata
Laddu looks super yummy Swaty. Perfect recipe for kids in winter. Edible gum makes the laddu more nutritious. Superb share.
Swati
Thanks SujataJi!!
Anshu Agarwal
I love gondh laddu and addition of ragi makes it all the more healthy and delicious...m drooling over these...awesome share for the theme ??
Veena Krishnakumar
I feel like picking up a ladoo from the screen. Totally delicious. Bookmarked
Ashima
These used to be a winter staple in our home when we were kids. I remember my grandmother used to make them at the start of winters and they would be distributed to everyone in the extended family!
Jayeeta
Such an healthy recipe for winter..... I will prefer to use jaggery instead of sugar.......Also I have never used 'gondh' in ladoos.......this is new to me and interesting too...... 🙂
Swati
Thanks Jayeeta.. Do try goond ladoos in winters.. thee are very nutrious and god especially for kids and females.
Sasmita Sahoo Samanta
Goond ladoos are so healthy. Perfect to be prepared during winter times ? Lovely picked up for theme sharing dear
curryandvanilla
Nowadays, when everyone is on a health bandwagon, there can never be enough healthy recipes like this one! Love that is has jaggery and atta and of course ragi to add to the nutrition! Fabulous share! Looks so yummy dear <3
Vidya Narayan
Nothing beats the taste of home made ladoos Swaty, especially for me. You can always add healthy ingredients and turn them into a good evening snack for kids. Sugar is always controlled too when home made. Not to mention the taste is unbeatable. Loved the edible gum addition as gond is great during winters.
poonampagar
Making edible gum ladoos during winter season has become a ritual for me now. We add skinned and split black gram flour to wheat flour in this Ladoo. Loved your version of adding ragi flour and the presentation is fantastic.
Aruna
Nutritious and delicious. Indian cooking is the best, na? I could pick a laddoo when I needed an energy boost.
Renu Agrawal Dongre
I recently made this laddos using my mom's recipe and they were yum. Would love to add ragi flour in it as you have used. Looks delicious
Jolly
These ladoos look really so wonderful and such a healthy treat during winters. I have never tried edible gum, I usually made panjiri without edible gum. Good step by step clicks as well.
Geetha Priyanka
Laddos with edible gum sounds interesting. I like all the ingredients that goes in these laddos. I am bookmarking this healthy recipe to try soon. Hats off to your creativity Swati.
Priya Suresh
Wish i could get few laddoos rite now to please my sweet tooth. Love these sort of healthy balls to please my tastebuds anytime.
mayurisjikoni
I love these winter special laddoos especially because of the goond. Remember having them everyday when my kids were born. I like how you've added ragi flour to it.
Shobha Keshwani
I like the addition of ragi in these laddoos.. I make them only with wheat flour, edible gum and lots of dry fruits... good for winters.
Swati
Thanks Shobha!! Ragi adds on to the nutritional value of these Ladoos!!
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
That is an interesting ingredient you have choosen! I could grab a couple of them right away and eat them... the laddoos look damn amazing...
Megala
I never used edible gum before, this post motivates me to try my hand on such a nutritious ladoo.
Swati
Thanks Megala.. apologies for the late reply.. do try edible gum in winters as t one of the best ingredients to keep the body warm and good for females too!!
thefieryvegetarian
Ooh I love ladoos! And the ragi flour and nuts make them so nutritious, must make these for my children.
Swati
Thanks Gilna!!!do try these great for kids for winter !!
The Girl Next Door
Love the picture! 🙂 The laddoos look delectable - I want to grab one straight off the screen. I have never used edible gum before. Should try to get my hands on some and whip up this winter treat.
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram
Super smart creation for the recipe challenge and the best highlight for the edible gum. I was so thrilled to see the gum tree recently while trekking. coming back to see your creation is double exciting.