Diwali Sweets- Churmi ladoo.

Churmi ladoo popularly called as "churmundo" at my home is everybody's favourite ladoo. I vividly remember my mamama (maternal grandmother) preparing 'dabbas' of these ladoos with home-made pure ghee & distributing it to everone in the family.

 It was particularly popular with us children. This ladoo is very nutritious &  yummy to have with a glass of warm milk. 

It is particularly good for growing children & women in post-partum. The addition of dry fruits leads to added nutrition.

Churmi ladoo/Panjiri ladoo-

Servings- makes 15 ladoos of medium size            Cooking time-  30 minutes

Ingredients-

                     1 cup/ 1 pav of whole wheat flour/ atta.

                     1/2 cup of powdered sugar.

                     4 tbsp of ghee/ clarified butter.

                     2 tsp elaichi/ cardamom powder.

                     A handful of golden raisins.

Procedure-

• Measure 1/2 a cup of sugar & along with elaichi/cardamom; powder it to a fine consistency in a dry mixer. Keep it aside.
•  Measure 1 cup of whole wheat flour/atta. Roast it on low flame; till till gives out a nutty aroma. This will take about 10 minutes.
• Then, add 4 tablespoons of ghee, mix throughly & continue roasting for another 2 minutes.
• Switch off the flame. Add golden raisins & powdered sugar with elaichi/cardamom when the mixture is hot only. Mix everything throughly.
• Make ladoos when the mixture is hot only (warm enough to handle).
• Store in an air tight container, once it cools to room temperature. Stays good for a month.
• Serve with a warm glass of milk.