Friends and family exchange mithai as gifts and share memorable meals together.
Treats, like ladoos, are delicious but a little tricky to make.
And with a bit of help from classic American fudge techniques, these ladoo come together quickly and easily.
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What Are Ladoo?
Ladoos are spherical sweets often made with flour, some form of fatI use ghee and sugar.
Ladoos can vary in flavor and texture.
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Place the sieve over a medium bowl and add the pumpkin puree into it.
If using paper towels, fold the paper towel over the pumpkin puree to cover it.
Then, firmly place your hand on the paper towel to squeeze the liquid through the sieve.
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Set a small enamel-coated Dutch oven or non-stick pan over medium heat.
I like to have a mix of toasted and less toasted coconut pieces.
Reduce the heat to low, add the ghee, and stir to combine with a rubber spatula.
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Continue stirring until the ghee melts and coats the toasted coconut.
Add the condensed milk, chai masala, and salt.
Increase the heat to medium and bring to a simmer.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low, then stir in the pumpkin puree and cashew butter.
Lower the heat if the bottom begins to brown too quickly.
Turn the heat off and stir in the white chocolate chips until melted.
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Transfer mixture to a heatproof bowl and cool for at least 15 minutes, until no longer hot.
Line a large baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
Lightly grease with ghee.
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This will not negatively impact the final resultyou won’t need to grease your hands or the scoop.
Roll the mixture into a ball.
If you’d like, roll the ladoos in shredded coconut or chopped nuts spread on a small plate.
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Place the ladoos onto the baking sheet and repeat, scooping, rolling, and topping.
Chill the ladoos in the fridge for at least 3 hours until firm.
Ladoos must be stored in the refrigerator.
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Store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Alternatively, freeze them in a freezer-safe plastic bag for 2 to 3 weeks.
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