Makhana Ladoo Video Makhana Ladoo Video Viewed 1230 times Makhana Ladoo Video. makhana ladoo is a soft and crunchy sweet made by shaping a blend of powdered makhana, nuts, jaggery and ghee. Tweet Recipe Description for Makhana Ladoo Preparation Time: 10 minsCooking Time: 15 mins Makes 20 ladoos Show me for ladoos Ingredients For Makhana Ladoo6 tbsp ghee6 cups lotus seeds (makhana)1/2 cup almonds (badam)1/2 cup cashew nuts (kaju)4 tbsp pistachios1/2 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)1 cup roughly chopped jaggery (gur)4 tsp black sesame seeds (kala til)4 tsp melon seeds (charmagaz)1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder Method For makhana ladooTo make {span class="bold1"}makhana ladoo{/span}, heat 3 tbsp of ghee in a broad non-stick pan and add the lotus stems and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Remove and keep aside.In the same broad non-stick pan, heat the remaining 3 tbsp ghee and add coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.Add almonds, cashew nuts and pistachio and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add this mixture to the roasted makhana and keep aside to cool.Meanwhile combine the jaggery and ½ cup water in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside to cool slightly.In a big mixer jar, combine the roasted lotus seeds and roasted nuts and blend to a smooth powder.Transfer into a deep bowl, add the black sesame seeds, melon seeds and cardamom powder and mix well.Pour the jaggery-water mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.Divide the mixture into 20 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.Serve the {span class="bold1"}makhana ladoo{/span} immediately or store in an air-tight container. See step by step images of Makhana Ladoo recipe RECIPE SOURCE : Tarla Dalal's Latest Recipes