Carrot Laddu Recipe Carrot Laddus Recipe

Carrot Laddu is a simple and delicious sweet made using grated carrots, ghee, condensed milk and nuts. This recipe has a soft texture and mild sweetness with natural carrot flavour. This is a little different from other laddu recipes as it does not require much time or ingredients to cook. The flavor is rich and slightly moist on the inside.

This recipe is usually made for small occasions or when you want a quick sweet at home. It takes very little time and can be prepared easily without much effort. Carrots not only provide natural color but also make you feel healthy. You can keep this recipe simple and still get good results.

About carrot laddu

Carrot Laddu is a quick variation of traditional Laddu where grated carrots are cooked and shaped into balls. In this recipe, carrots are roasted in ghee and then cooked with condensed milk until it thickens. There is no need for separate sugar as the condensed milk provides enough sweetness and richness.

The texture of this laddu is soft and slightly sticky. Carrots become soft when cooked and mixed well with condensed milk. Ghee makes the laddus tasty and helps in shaping them easily. The dry fruits added on top add a little crunch and extra flavor.

There are a few variations you can try with this recipe. You can also add cardamom powder for more flavor or add different dry fruits for topping. People also add milk powder to it to make it more tasty. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less condensed milk as per your taste. It is easy to make and everyone in the house likes it.

I usually make carrot laddu when I have fresh carrots at home and want to make a quick dessert. Rich in the goodness of carrots, this laddu is healthy and is eaten with gusto on special occasions.

Carrot Laddu Ingredients

• Carrot – I have used grated carrots as the main ingredient in this recipe. After cooking it imparts natural sweetness and soft texture.
• Ghee – I have added carrots to fry. It adds rich flavor and helps the carrots cook thoroughly,
• condensed milk – I added it just for sweetness and creamy texture, it helps bind the mixture together.
• pistachio – I used for topping. It gives a slight crispiness and looks good too, you can also use cashew nuts or almonds.

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How to make carrot laddu step by step

1. Heat ghee, add grated carrots to it and fry on low flame.

2. Keep frying until it shrinks and the raw smell goes away. It will take at least 10 minutes on low flame. – Now add condensed milk into it.

3.Continue cooking on low flame until it becomes a sticky substance.

4. Add ghee and continue cooking until a thick mixture forms. Switch off and let it heat for a while.

5.Shape them into small balls and dip each laddu in the dry fruits mixture. Arrange these in small cupcake liners and serve.

Store and serve!

Expert Tips

• cooking carrots – I usually fry the carrots on low flame until the raw smell goes away. If it is not cooked well then the laddu may have a raw smell of carrot.
• Stability – I cook the mixture until it becomes thick and slightly sticky. If it is too loose it will be difficult to shape the laddu.
• Add ghee – I also add some ghee at the end for better texture. This helps the mixture come together well.
• shaping – I let the mixture cool a bit before shaping it into laddus. Mixture that is too hot cannot be handled.
• Taste difference – If you wish, you can also add some saffron or cardamom powder for additional taste, this gives a nice aroma to the sweet.

serving and storage

Serve carrot laddu as a dessert on small occasions or after meals. It works well as a quick homemade dessert. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two, you can also refrigerate for 3-4 days.

general questions and answers

1.Can I use sugar?

Yes, you can use sugar but the taste and texture will be slightly different. Condensed milk gives a creamier result.

2.Why is my mixture not thickening?

It may take some more time to cook it on low flame. Keep stirring it until it becomes thick and sticky.

3.Can I add more nuts?

Yes, you can add more dry fruits as per your choice. It gives more crispness and flavour.

4.Can I make it in advance?

Yes, you can make it and keep it in the refrigerator for a few days. It remains good if stored properly.

5.Is this recipe healthy?

It has carrots in it which is good but it also has condensed milk in it. So you can take it in moderate quantity.

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