If you feed this one thing to your child everyday, then his/her weight and length will increase rapidly

What is needed to make laddu

Dates chopped 20-25, walnuts chopped 1 tablespoon, cashews 1 tablespoon, almonds 1 tablespoon, dry coconut (finely grated) or dry coconut 1 teaspoon, pistachios chopped or finely ground 2 tablespoons and skimmed milk powder 1-2 tablespoons. Know further how to make these laddus.

Photo courtesy: pexels

Recipe for making Dates Laddu

Roast the mixed dry fruits in a pan on low flame for about 2-3 minutes. Keep them aside to cool. You keep stirring the mixture continuously. Add chopped dates in the same pan and stir till they become really soft and pulpy. Mash the soft dates or grind them in a blender.

Photo courtesy: pexels

What To Do Next

Now add the dry coconut and mix well. The dry fruits mixture can be ground into fine or coarse powder. Next, combine the kneaded dates, dry coconut and dry fruits mixture. Sprinkle skimmed milk powder over this mixture and mix the mixture well with your hands until it is well combined. Take small portions of this mixture and make small balls. You can roll them and coat them in finely ground pistachio powder to give them a unique taste.

Photo courtesy: freepik

Recipe Tips

Dates and skim milk powder laddus can be made in a jiffy and can be stored for up to fifteen days. This recipe is perfect for babies and toddlers above 18 months of age. Mash the dates well or add them to the mixture so that your child can chew the laddus.

You do not need to add extra sugar to the Dates and Skim Milk Powder Laddu for babies as the dates, coconut and skim milk powder enhance the sweetness of this recipe.

Photo courtesy: freepik

What are the health benefits

Dates contain fiber and are a major source of antioxidants. Almonds contain fat, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. Walnuts contain omega 3 and are rich in antioxidants. Cashews are good for eyes and skin.

Photo courtesy: pexels