Pottu Kadalai /Maa ladoo

Maa Ladoo/Maladu is a famous South Indian sweet referred to as Pottu kadalai Urundai and is made during festive/special occasions.Roasted Gram have lots of nutritional benefits. It is low in calories and rich in iron. 

What you need for Pottukadalai ladoo:

• Roasted Gram /Pottu kadalai - 1 cup
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Ghee - 1/4 cup
• Cardamom  - 4 powdered
• Cashew nut - few

Preparation method:

• Grind the roasted gram / pottu kadalai into a fine powder in a mixer.
• Powder the sugar also finely.
• Sieve this powdered dal and sugar .
• Mix sugar powder and pottu kadalai powder in a mixing bowl along with cardamom powder also.
• Heat ghee and fry the cashew nuts.Add the ghee and cashew nuts in to the ladoo mixture.
• Using both the hands, form small-medium sized  smooth and firm balls. Repeat with the rest of the mixture
• Tasty and nutritious ladoo is ready to be served.