Corn Flakes Rava Laddu

 For special occasions or Festivals this is a very easy recipe - kids and all will love these Corn Flakes Laddus!!!

 

LADDU

I made Corn Flake Rava Laddu on the first day of Durga Pooja - also called as Nav Ratri, the first day of Dasara /Dusserah is called as Mahalaya. On this day Hindus believe that divine mother Goddess Durga will descend earth.

INGREDIENTS

• Corn Flakes - 1/2 cup
• Fine Sooji (wheatlets) - 1.5 cup
• Water - 1 1/4  cup
• Milk /cream - 1 cup 
• Sugar - 1 cup ( you could use no calorie sugar sweetner if you do not want sugar)
• Ghee - 3 tablespoons
• 3/4 cup finely chopped dried fruits - cashews, almonds, pistachios, raisins
• 1 1/2 tsps cardamom powder (made from green cardamoms)

PREPARATION

Heat the ghee on a medium flame till hot, add dried fruits

Grind the Corn Flakes in food processor and make it medium to fine.

Roast the Sooji (stirring frequently) in 1 tablespoon of ghee, till it begins to turn a very light golden color

Add the sugar and mix well.

Add 1.5 cups of water in a deep pan and boil.

Now add Corn Flakes (grinded one), Sooji, you will get a thick batter, whisk to ensure all lumps are removed and the batter is very smooth.

Now gently add the milk, stirring all the while to prevent lumps from forming.

Add the dried fruits,nuts and raisins now and mix well.

Allow the mixture to cool down.

Now form the mixture, a little at a time, into small balls (Laddus). Press gently but firmly with lightly greased palms to ensure they have no cracks and are firm and smooth.

Allow the Corn Flake Laddus to cool to room temperature before serving

Corn Flake Laddus can be made ahead of time and stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container for about a week.

 Enjoy home made yummy laddoos with friends and family for any special occasion !!!!