Here is a healthy no sugar, no ghee or oil dessert snack recipe made with seeds and dry fruits. you may also call these energy balls or protein balls or even protein ladoo as it supplies all the required nutrients and thus satisfies the hunger. basically, you would feel full and consume less junk which eventually helps with weight loss.
INGREDIENTS
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½cup peanuts
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½cup sesame
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2tbsp almonds
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2tbsp pistachios
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2tbsp sunflower seeds
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2tbsp pumpkin seeds
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½cup dry coconut (grated)
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2anjeer (chopped)
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2dates (chopped)
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¼tsp cardamom powder
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1½cup jaggery
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¼cup water
INSTRUCTIONS
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Firstly, in a thick-bottomed pan take ½ cup of peanuts.
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Roast on low flame until it turns crunchy and golden.
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Cool completely, and blend to a coarse powder.
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Transfer the peanut powder into a large bowl and keep it aside.
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In a pan roast ½ cup of sesame. you can use black or white sesame.
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Roast until the sesame turns aromatic and starts to pop out.
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Cool completely, and blend to a coarse powder.
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Transfer the sesame powder into the same large bowl and keep it aside.
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Further, take 2 tbsp almonds, and 2 tbsp pistachios and roast until they turn crunchy.
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Also add 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, and 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds and roast well.
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Cool completely, and blend to a coarse powder.
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Transfer the nuts powder into the same large bowl and keep it aside.
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Now take ½ cup dry coconut and roast on low flame.
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Roast until the coconut turns aromatic and slightly golden brown.
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Transfer the roasted coconut into the same large bowl/
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Also add 2 anjeer, 2 dates, ¼ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.
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Mix until everything is well combined. keep aside.
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In a large Kadai take 1½ cup jaggery and ¼ cup water.
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Stir and boil until the jaggery syrup attains 1 string consistency.
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Now add in prepared protein powder mix and mix well.
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Combine well making sure everything is well combined.
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The mixture will start to thicken after a minute.
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Transfer the mixture to a large plate. allow to cool slightly, this helps to hold the shape.
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Now prepare the ladoo of the size of your choice.
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Finally, enjoy protein balls or energy balls for a month when stored in an airtight container.
Source: Hebbar’s Kitchen
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