It’s that time of year again when layers of warm clothing just don’t seem like enough to fight the cold weather outside. Winter has arrived and it’s also time for warm mittens, cozy blankets and some super delicious seasonal foods. Amidst all this, we cannot forget the ailments that the season brings along – cough, cold, sore throat are the most common health problems during winter. This is why boosting immunity becomes more important than ever. What attracts us the most is that you don’t need to put in a lot of effort to look for immunity boosting foods! Instead, if you search, you will find that most of the winter dishes we eat are made up of such immunity-boosting nutrients. Take gum laddus for example. A popular sweet in the northern part of India, gond ke laddus are widely prepared during winters.
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Before jumping into the recipe, let’s understand what glue is. Gum is an edible gum that is widely used to prepare many nutrient-packed dishes. Alternatively known as tragacanth or acacia gum, it is usually derived from the gums of the plant. These gum-producing plants are found in the Middle East and parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Punjab. Gum is soluble in water and has long been used by the food and pharmaceutical industries as a binding and thickening agent.
Health benefits of Gond:
According to nutritionist (at Fitpass) Mehr Rajput, “Gumdh has been a part of traditional medicine for centuries. It has no taste or odor and becomes a gel-like substance when soaked in water.”
Ayurveda expert Yogi Anoop further said that gum is popular as an immunity boosting agent. “It helps to promote stamina and health. Plus it helps to boost energy and benefits people with a weakened nervous system, anxiety and depression. It helps to manage vitamin D levels in our bodies. It helps too.” Also it acts as a great skin care agent and helps you to treat the problem of dry skin during winters.
All these factors make gond ke ladoo a perfect food for winter indulgence. Let’s learn how to make gond laddus.
How to make Winter-Special Gond Ke Laddu | Gond ke laddu recipe:
To make this laddu, we need gum, flour, dry fruits, makhana, dry coconut, cardamom powder, powdered sugar and a lot of ghee.
First, heat the ghee and fry the gum. After this, fry almonds, cashew nuts and makhana one by one. Keep aside. When the almonds, makhana and cashews cool down, grind them coarsely. Again put ghee in the pan and fry the flour. Lastly add gum, crushed nuts, add sugar and mix everything together. And make small laddus from the mixture. Cool the laddus and store them in an airtight jar.
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Make it at home today and enjoy the healthy and delicious winter season. And let us know how you liked it.
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