Rava Laddu | Traditional Indian Dessert Recipe | Janmashtami Special | Divine Taste.

As the day of Krishna Janmashtami approaches, countless households are getting ready to celebrate the birth of lord Krishna with a dash of color and festivities. To make this occasion all the more divine, Rajshri Food and Chef Anushruti brings the recipe for Rava Laddus, a traditional Indian dessert.

Ingredients: (Makes 24 to 28 laddus)

340 gm (2 cups) fine grained semolina (rava)
170 gm (1 cup) fresh grated coconut (you can also use frozen)
100 gm (1/2 cup) ghee (or use 1/3 cup)*
330 gm (1 1/2 cups sugar)
250 ml (1 cup) water
1/4 tsp saffron strands
7 to 8 cardamom pods, ground
20 cashews
20 raisins

Method:
- In a large bowl, mix the semolina and coconut, cover and keep aside for about 1/2 hour to 2 hours.
- In a wok, heat the ghee on a medium flame. After it melts, put in the semolina-coconut mixture, reduce the flame and roast until the semolina turns golden and plump, about 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure not to brown the semolina by continuously stirring it on low heat. Transfer the contents to a plate and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Put in the sugar and water into the wok and stir on medium heat until the sugar melts. Lower the heat after the sugar melts, add the saffron strands and cook until the syrup reaches one string consistency. You can tes.