Gond Laddu Recipe and Benefits in Winter: Including some special things in our diet in winter provides extra warmth and energy to the body. Eating according to season prevents many health problems. For this reason, gum laddus are made in many homes as soon as the cold starts.
Actually, gum laddus are very nutritious and their taste is also very wonderful. Therefore, eating them in winter is considered very beneficial. Let us know how Gond Laddu is made (Gond Laddu Recipe) and what are the benefits of eating them.
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How to make gum laddus (Gond Laddu Recipe and Benefits in Winter)
Material
- Edible gum – 1 cup
- Wheat flour – 2 cups
- Desi Ghee – 1–1.5 cups
- Bura/powdered sugar/jaggery – 1.5–2 cups
- Dry fruits (almonds, cashews, pistachios) – 1 cup, finely chopped
- Coconut Bura – ½ cup
- Cardamom powder – 1–2 teaspoons
Method
- Heat ghee in a pan, add gum on low flame and fry till it swells. When it cools down, crush it or grind it coarsely in a mixer.
- In the same pan, add some ghee and fry the wheat flour until it turns golden. Then add dry fruits and coconut powder to the flour.
- Now add ground gum to this mixture and turn off the gas. After it cools down a bit, add sugar/jaggery and cardamom powder and mix well.
- Take the hot mixture in your hands and make laddus of desired size. Store them in an airtight container. Laddus remain good for many days.
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Benefits of eating Gond Laddu (Gond Laddu Recipe and Benefits in Winter)
1. Gives warmth to the body
In winter, gum laddu helps in maintaining balanced body temperature and protects from cold.
2. Beneficial for bones and joints
Calcium, magnesium and protein are found in gum, which strengthens bones and provides relief from joint pain.
3. Gives energy after delivery
These laddus are often given to women after delivery, because they help in providing strength, warmth and recovery to the body.
4. Improves digestion
The mixture of ghee, flour and gum improves digestion and gives instant energy to the body.
5. Increases immunity
Consuming it with dry fruits and ghee provides essential nutrients to the body, which increases immunity.
6. Helpful in increasing weight
It is an energy-dense food, hence can be very useful for underweight people.
