Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Make Traditional Rajasthani Churma Laddu for Bhog with This Easy Recipe

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, is a widely celebrated festival that will begin on September 19 this year. This 10-day festival commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha and falls on the Chaturthi tithi of Shukla Paksha each year. On this auspicious occasion, devotees present various prasads to Lord Ganesh, including modaks, motichoor laddoos, besan ladoos, sweet puran poli, and a range of delectable dishes, including the Rajasthani churma laddu.

Churma Laddus hold a significant position in Rajasthani and Gujarati cuisine. They serve as essential components of celebratory feasts and festivals. These laddus are prepared using key ingredients such as flour, jaggery, and desi ghee. They are not only delicious but also come with a host of health benefits.

The whole wheat flour in the laddu provides fiber and essential nutrients, while jaggery serves as a natural and nutritious sweetener. Nuts added to the laddu contribute healthy fats and proteins. For enhanced flavour, you can even include poppy seeds. Here’s how you can make it at home:

Step-by-step Guide To Make Rajasthani Churma Laddu At Home

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups whole wheat flour
2. 1 cup powdered jaggery
3. 1 cup ghee
4. A pinch of cardamom powder
5. Chopped nuts like almonds, cashews, pistachios
6. Ghee

Method:

Step 1: Heat ghee in a pan over medium flame.

Step 2: Add whole wheat flour and continuously stir to ensure even roasting.

Step 3: Roast the flour until it turns golden brown.

Step 4: Turn off the heat and let the roasted flour cool.

Step 5: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled roasted flour, powdered jaggery, cardamom powder, and the chopped nuts.

Step 6: Mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.

Step 7: Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into round balls by rolling it between your palms.

Step 8: Repeat this process until you’ve formed all the mixture into Laddu balls.

Step 9: For frying the Laddus, heat ghee in a frying pan over low flame.

Step 10: Carefully place the Churma Laddu balls into the heated ghee.

Step 11: Fry them on low heat until they turn a golden brown colour and become crisp.

Step 12: Once the Laddu balls are fried, remove them from the pan.

Step 13: Allow the Churma Laddus to cool down before serving.