Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the sun's northward journey. It is a time of celebration and giving thanks for the blessings of the previous year. In Nepal, one of the traditional foods that is often enjoyed during Makar Sankranti is special laddu, a type of sweet ball made from flour and sugar. Here is a recipe for how to make Makar Sankranti special laddu in Nepal:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fine flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 cup water
- A pinch of cardamom powder
- A pinch of nutmeg powder
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Mix well to combine.
- In a separate pan, heat the ghee over medium heat until it is melted.
- Add the water to the ghee and bring it to a boil.
- Slowly add the ghee and water mixture to the flour and sugar mixture, stirring constantly to form a dough.
- Once the dough is well mixed and holds together, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Once the dough is cool enough to handle, roll it into small balls about the size of a cherry.
- In a separate pan, heat a small amount of ghee over medium heat.
- Add the laddu balls to the pan and fry them until they are golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the laddu from the pan and let them cool.
- Once the laddu are cool, sprinkle them with a pinch of cardamom powder and nutmeg powder.
Serve the laddu as a sweet treat during Makar Sankranti or store them in an airtight container for later.
Enjoy! Makar Sankranti is a special time to come together with family and friends and celebrate the blessings of the past year. These special laddu are a delicious way to add a touch of sweetness to the occasion.