Churma Ladoo Ingredients and Recipe for Ganeshotsav 2023: How To Make Choorma Laddu As Prasad for Lord Ganesha

It is true that Lord Ganesha holds a special place in Maharashtra and is associated with rich Marathi culture and customs. However, the devotion to Lord Ganesha extends far beyond Maharashtra, and the Ganeshotsav festival is celebrated with enthusiasm and excitement in various states and cultures across India. Venturing beyond borders to share a delightful dessert recipe, widely known as Choorma Laddu, which originates from the vibrant states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is usually served as a dessert with Rajasthani Dal Baati and Gujarati Thali during festivals of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is incredibly nutritious and a favourite among kids. If you want to make this sweet as a Bhog for Lord Ganesha, we share the list of ingredients and a recipe below. Go Vegan This Ganesh Utsav With These Plant-Based Modaks.

Choorma Ladoo Recipe 

Ingredients:

For the dough

Karkara atta (coarse wheat flour) 500 grams

Ghee ½ cup 

Luke warm water 3/4th cup 

Ghee 300 gm 

Jaiphal (nutmeg) 1/4th (grated) 

Gud (jaggery) 250 gm/1+1/2 cup 

Ghee as required for deep frying

For Garnishing

Poppy seeds (khus khus) to coat 

Using ingredients with the quantity mentioned above will help you prepare 12 to 14 medium-sized laddu as per requirement, you can modify the quantity of ingredients. Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Ganpati Pandals in Mumbai That You Should Visit This Ganeshotsav.

Watch the Choorma Laddu Recipe:

Some Tips to Make Perfect Choorma Laddoos

• Make sure the wheat flour is not finely grinned but is coarse enough.
• Use a limited amount of water while kneading the dough, make sure the dough is stiff. 
• You can use milk instead of water for the kneading process.
• While frying, do not keep the flame too high, keep it on medium to ensure the sticks are properly cooked in and out. 
• Before you proceed further to crush the fried sticks, ensure they are cooled down. 
• You can add dry fruits or Meva to the mixture if you wish to enhance the taste. But mind the quantity, as you don’t want to dominate the actual taste. 
• Keep it in an air-tight container. 

Do not be so rigid with the quantity of ingredients, and follow the steps. Make modifications if needed according to the guest count, and enjoy the process of preparing a sweet dish for your favourite Lord.

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