Atta ladoo loaded with nuts is super healthy. Perfect tasty and yummy bite for kids and Adults. This 10 minute wheat laddu laddu is a winner, if you are looking for super quick sweets.
In our home even small hhappy occasions we prepare sweet to celebrate, and Laddu plays a key role many times. Many parts of India prepare different kinds of laddus. Wheat Laddu is also called as Gothumai mavvu laddu, atta ka (ke) Laddu, churma laddu, Pita undo, ganva guli, chirmund. Sorry if I might have missed any language-specific name.
My son started going to school few weeks ago and my blogging journey started taking lot of pauses these days. Some days I leisurely enjoy my free time doing random stuff, but most of the days winter is playing Hide and Seek with me. My little hero caught cold and the cycle continues among the three of us in our home.I am eagerly waiting for Spring, to see some sun and to say bye bye to rain.
Almost all the time my mom cooks what me and my sister likes, those days I ask her when will she prepare something for herself. She says I am happy to cook your favorite food, and I enjoy cooking and eating it. Now a days I am doing It:-)
This atta Ladoo is my son's favorite. He can skip his meals and have these laddu all day.
Couple of months ago my friend Prepared Rava urundai and gave a box full of laddu to us. When we where talking in her home she gave one for my son to taste. He kept the plate on one side, and started messing the Atta ladoo and that place. Well that's the usual scene but to my surprise this time few pieces were going inside his mouth.
It was such a treat for my eyes, there are days when I longed to see him enjoy something like that. He said "innum oru laddu venum (One more Laddu)". Every mother's dream is to hear this. Nothing can give happiness when kids enjoy something and ask for more.
I started preparing Gothumai urundai frequently. When it come to his snacks I always love to add some healthy elements into it. Maladu with roasted channa Dal is my favorite ever since childhood days. I do that for my son as well.
Doctors says it is good to include nuts in kids diet. If I give nuts my son he either says big no or gets it and hides it somewhere. I try to grind nuts and add it in food. Without his knowledge he can eat it. Among all the way I sneak, this Atta ladoo works everytime. I also make Almond flour Laddu to make eat almonds
Dry fruit and Nut Laddo is my saver for many days. There are days he say no for breakfast so I started adding some wheat flour into the laddu mixture. I wont say wheat flour laddu is replacement for a meal but it is a great filling mild sweet with some healthy touch.
In our home I try to avoid white sugar so I have added brown sugar for sweetness. I won't say it is a gulit free snacks but I believe anything brown is less harmful and so it is.
I always make small balls for him so that he can hold and eat it by himself. The butter in this Laddu makes it extra flavourful. Healthy recipes can be winner many a times and these Laddu definitely proves it. Gothumai Urundai can also be made with ghee residue like nei kasandu Urundai
One more plus for this Atta ladoo is it is super quick. Wheat flour laddu can be prepared within 10 minutes.
Unlike other Laddu you need not make it with hot ghee and harm your hands . This laddu can be prepared without turning your hands red or no need of gloves. You can also encourage the little one to do this Laddu.
Checkout other Laddu recipes in TMF,
Wheat Laddu with Nuts
Ingredients
- Wheat Flour - 1/2 Cup
- Nuts - 1/2 cup I used almonds and walnuts
- Brown sugar/white sugar/powdered jageeet/palm sugar - 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp Adjust according to your sweetness
- Butter - 4 tablespoon + 1 tsp
- Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp
- Salt - a pinch
Instructions
- Dry Roast walnut and almonds in low flame for 2-3 minutes or until the raw smells goes. Transfer the content into a plate and let it cool down
- In the same pan on medium heat melt the butter. Add the wheat flour and sauté till the raw smells goes off
- Grind the nuts into fine powder and add it to the wheat flour
- Pulse the brown sugar and add it to the wheat flour and nut. Add cardamom powder and salt; Mix well and transfer Into a wide plate
- When it is cool enough to handle take a small portion of the mixture and make Ladoo of your desired size
Notes
- I have used Almonds and walnuts instead cashew, pecan, pine nuts etc. Can also be used
- Nuts can be avoided. Ladoo can also be prepared with whole wheat flour
- Almond extract can be added for extra flavour
- Any variety of sugar can be used instead of brown sugar. Pulse it before adding
- Laddo stays good in room temperature for a weeek if kept in a airtight container
Ingredients:
Wheat Flour - 1/2 Cup
Nuts - 1/2 cup (I used almonds and walnuts)
Brown sugar/white sugar/powdered jaggery /palm sugar - 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon ( Adjust according to your sweetness)
Ghee / Butter - 4 tablespoon + 1 tsp
Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp
Salt - a pinch
Method:
- Dry Roast walnut and almonds in low flame for 2-3 minutes or until the raw smells goes. Transfer the content into a plate and let it cool down
- In the same pan on medium heat melt the butter. Add the wheat flour and sauté till the raw smells goes off
- Grind the nuts into fine powder and add it to the wheat flour
- Pulse the brown sugar and add it to the wheat flour and nut. Mix well and transfer Into a wide plate
Srividhya
Very nice. Amma used to make this... Nei kaichina vessel la she adds sathu maavu and does this.. Either venpongal or this laddu will be there when she prepares ghee. Brings back good old memories. Between vidya Seattle la u can't say bye bye to rain da..u r in the evergreen state...
Vidya Srinivasan
Yes Sri nei kasadu s my fav too:-)yess da it's gloomy al day:-(
swathi
Hard to say bye to rain in Seattle. It is like salt less curry.By the way wheat laddu with nuts looks really yum.
beena.stephy
Ladoo looks delicious and.healthy
Bharani
Super yummy and healthy laddu's....
kushi
This looks super delicious and YUMMY! Pass me some dear 🙂
Freda
Laddoos look yummy , dear 🙂
demeter | beaming baker
This wheat laddu recipe looks amazing! It's wonderful that you were able to make something healthy that your son enjoyed! 🙂
Antonia
Looks delicious Vidya!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
These laddus look so healthy, rich and filler Vidya! YUM!
cheri
Hi Vidya, so nice you found a healthy snack your son likes, my daughter used to be very picky with food when she was growing up, now she eats everything.
Mullai Madavan
Simple, healthy & yummy!
Binjal's VEG Kitchen
super healthy and delicious!
Nish Kitchen
tThese laddoos are absolutely amazing! Bookmarked!
Revathi
I can see why this ladoo is your son's favorite. Looks very yummy and easy to make 🙂
Ria Raichu Samuel
Seems to be a healthier option.
Antonet Roajer
Yummy and healthy ladoos. Wheat ladoos are my fav. I have to try adding almonds next time.
Vidya Srinivasan
Thanku Antonet:-)