thinai laddu recipe Bajra Laddu Recipe

Thinai Laddu is a simple and nutritious sweet made from Thinai millet, ghee and honey. This is a good alternative to regular laddu. Bajra is roasted, then ground into powder and honey and ghee are added to it and a soft dough is kneaded. This flour is given the shape of small round laddus whose taste is mildly sweet and nutritious.

This Bajra Laddu is often prepared at home as a healthy breakfast. It has natural sweetness from honey and rich flavor from ghee. Thinai millet is also known to have health benefits as it is high in fiber and easy to digest. For this reason many people like it as a better option than normal sweets.

About Thinai Ladoo

Thinai Laddu also known as Foxtail Millet Laddu, is a traditional sweet made using foxtail millet flour. Bajra is first cleaned, roasted and then finely ground to prepare flour. After this, mix honey and ghee in the dough to bind it and make small round shaped laddus. It is also a good sweet to keep at home during times of hunger.

It has the soft but grainy texture of millet flour. Also, roasting millet gives good aroma and taste. Honey adds mild sweetness while ghee adds richness and helps bind the mixture together. It does not require many ingredients and once the dough is ready, laddus can be made easily.

It is considered healthier than many other sweets. Thinai millet contains fiber and nutrients which makes it good for regular diet. Many people also like millet sweets for a light sweet breakfast.

You can try this simple sweet as an alternative to regular sweets. I usually make these thinai laddus when I want a quick, healthy home-made sweet. This is a must try recipe.

My neighbor and a good friend of mine told me that they make this Thinaiyam Thenam and give it to girls when they come into puberty because it is very nutritious. As far as I know this Thinaiyam Thenam is a very old recipe, but don’t underestimate it like I did because it is very tasty.

I have given the recipe from the beginning, but if you are short of time, you can also try it with ready-made foxtail millet flour.

Thinai Laddu Ingredients

• Thinai/Foxtail Millet – I used Thinai millet. It gives a nutty flavor and slightly grainy texture.
• Honey – I added honey for mild sweetness. It also helps to bind the dough together while shaping the laddu.
• Ghee – It adds aroma and richness to the laddu. This adds shine and helps the mixture come together while rolling.
• cardamom powder – I added it for sweet aroma. It balances the sweetness and although not traditionally added, it tastes good.

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How to make Thinai Laddu step by step

1.Measure the Thinai, wash it thoroughly, drain the water.

2.Then let it dry for 30-45 minutes. Do not dry it in the sun, dry it in the room only. – Then dry roast the thinai until a nice aroma comes out, the color will change slightly. And you will see it getting crispy. Switch off and cool for a few minutes.

3. Put it in a mixer jar and grind it finely. Let the dough cool for some time. Take out this flour in a mixing bowl.

4. Add honey.

5.Add cardamom powder and melted ghee.

6.Mix well and then start shaping the laddus. -Shape the laddus and knead the dough.

After it cools completely, keep it in a clean container.

Expert Tips

• dry the millet thoroughly – After washing millet I usually dry it in the room for some time. If moisture remains, there may be some impact on roasting.
• fry well – I fry the millet until a good aroma comes and it becomes slightly crisp. This step gives good taste to the laddus.
• grinding – I grind the millet finely so that the laddus become soft while eating.
• coolant – I always let the dough cool down a bit before adding the honey and ghee, this helps the mixture mix better and make it easier to shape.
• shaping – I press the mixture gently to form balls, so that they hold well and do not crumble.

serving and storage

Serve it as a healthy snack during the day or as a light dessert after meals. These laddus also taste good as small energy snacks. Store the laddus in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay good for about 2 to 3 days.

general questions and answers

1.Can I use store bought thin flour?

Yes, you can use ready made thin dough if available. Roasting it lightly before using it will improve its taste.

2.Can I add dry fruits?

Yes, you can add chopped cashews or almonds. This will give crispness to the laddus.

3.Can I skip the roasting?

No, roasting brings out the millet’s aroma and nutty taste. This also makes grinding easier.

4.Can I substitute honey?

Yes, you can use powdered jaggery instead of honey. The taste will change slightly but still good.

5.Why are my laddus not holding their shape?

If the mixture seems dry then you can add some more ghee. Then try reshaping and it will hold better.

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