Dry fruit ladoo recipe — golden round ladoos made from almonds, cashews and dates

Indian Sweets

Dry Fruit Ladoo (No Sugar Added)

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

5 min

Serves

12–15 ladoos

Difficulty

Easy

A healthy, naturally sweet Indian sweet made entirely from dry fruits and nuts — no refined sugar, no maida, no ghee. Perfect for festivals, gifting and daily healthy snacking.

✦ Nutrition Highlights

No refined sugarNaturally sweetened with datesHigh in protein & healthy fatsRich in magnesium, iron & Vitamin EGluten-free & vegan

Ingredients

11 cup (150g) premium almonds
21/2 cup (75g) cashews
31/4 cup (40g) pistachios (shelled)
41/4 cup (40g) walnuts
51/2 cup (80g) dates (pitted, Medjool preferred)
61/4 cup (40g) raisins
72 tbsp desiccated coconut (optional)
81/2 tsp cardamom powder
9Pinch of saffron (optional)
101 tsp rose water or kewra water

Approx. Calories

~120 kcal per ladoo

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Dry roast almonds, cashews, pistachios and walnuts separately in a pan on low heat for 3–4 minutes each. Let them cool completely.
2
Blend the cooled roasted nuts in a food processor until they form a coarse powder. Do not over-blend — you want some texture.
3
Add the pitted dates and raisins to the blender and pulse until a sticky mixture forms. The dates act as the natural binder.
4
Add cardamom powder, saffron (if using), rose water and desiccated coconut. Pulse once or twice to combine.
5
Transfer the mixture to a plate. If it's too sticky, refrigerate for 10 minutes. If too dry, add 2–3 more dates.
6
Scoop a tablespoon of mixture and roll between your palms to form smooth round balls. Apply gentle, consistent pressure.
7
Roll each ladoo in desiccated coconut or crushed pistachios for a beautiful finish.
8
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Serve at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

💡 Chef's Tips

•Use Medjool dates for the best sticky texture and natural sweetness — they work much better than regular dried dates.
•For a vegan version, this recipe is already 100% vegan! No dairy, no animal products.
•To make it nut-free for school lunches, replace nuts with more seeds (sunflower, pumpkin) and dates.
•Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder for a chocolate version that kids will love.
•These ladoos make excellent festival gifts — pack in beautiful boxes with a ribbon for Diwali, Eid or Christmas.

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