POT#27 MILLET LADDU - KAMBHU(PEARL MILLET) LADDU

 Millets are small-coarse grained cereals that are highly nutritious, grown traditionally in the Indian sub-continent. They contain high nutritional values and are rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Nowadays it has become a part of the common diet, everywhere. Incorporating millet in your diet can help you with the following health benefits.

Health Benefits of Millets:

1. It aids weight loss, as the calorie count of millet is very low and helps in maintaining the energy level throughout the day.
2. Due to its low glycemic index, it prevents people from developing Diabetic.
3. As millets are a good source of protein, it boosts up immunity.
4. They are rich in fiber, which helps in digestion, preventing gas, bloating, cramp, and constipation.
5. Millets help in detoxing the body by flushing out the toxin content and neutralize the enzymatic action of the organs.
6. Magnesium in the millets prevents the frequency of migraines and the severity of Asthma.
7. Potassium in it reduces the risk of blood pressure and regulates the circulatory system.

Here is a healthy recipe made out of pearl millet(Kambu). Kambu is highly nutritious and rich in fiber. It prevents type 2 diabetes, helps in weight loss, cures stomach ulcers, and gallbladder stones.

Check out this easy and healthy recipe for Kambhu laddu. A perfect sweet for elders and kids.

Preparation

Dish: Kambhu laddu

Quantity: 20 laddus

Cooking time:5 minutes

Preparation time:5 minutes

Let us now check out the required ingredients.

Ingredients:

Kambhu (pearl millet)     - 1 cup

Powdered jaggery          - 1/2 cup

Ghee                              - 1/4 cup

Nuts                               - as required

Procedure:

1. Dry roast the kambhu (pearl millet) for about 1 minute.

   

   
   
2. Grind it into a fine powder. Transfer it to a mixing bowl.

   

   
   
3. Add the powdered jaggery to it and mix well.

   

   
   
4. In a tadka pan, heat the ghee and add the nuts to it.

   

   
   
5. Now pour the hot ghee into the millet flour.
   

   

   
   
6. Mix well and start holding laddus.

   

   
   
7. Laddus are now ready to serve.

   

   
   

Tips and tricks:

1. You can replace the pearl millet with any other millet of your choice.
2. The sweetness of the jaggery varies from one another, so check out the sweetness in prior as per your taste.
3. Start holding the laddus immediately when it's warm, else you will not be able to get the shape.
4. If you feel the laddus are very dry, add a tbsp of milk to the mixture and then start holding the mixture.