Atta Laddu – Quick, Easy & Healthy Whole Wheat Indian Sweet

Atta laddu is a quick and easy Indian sweet made from whole wheat flour (atta), ghee, sugar, and nuts. This healthy snack is a traditional delicacy loved by both kids and adults. It is especially popular during festivals like Diwali, but it can be enjoyed any time of the year.

This recipe uses just 5 simple ingredients commonly found in any Indian kitchen. Because of its simplicity and long shelf life, atta laddu can be stored for months in an airtight container.

Why Choose Atta Laddu?

Firstly, atta laddu is made with whole wheat flour, which is high in fiber and helps with digestion.
Secondly, the use of ghee adds healthy fats and a rich aroma to the laddus.
Also, nuts like almonds and cashews add crunch and extra nutrition.
Finally, sugar is used as a sweetener, but it can easily be replaced with jaggery for a more natural, healthier option.

If you are looking for Indian sweets, take a look at following laddu recipes,

• Coconut Paan Laddu
• Coconut Rose Laddu

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Atta Laddu

Easy atta laddu recipe made with whole wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and nuts. Healthy Indian sweet, perfect snack, ideal for Diwali and lockdown times.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Rolling laddu 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 12 qty

Course: Dessert, Snack, sweets

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 3/4 cup Ghee
• 2 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup Cashew and Almonds chopped
• 1 tsp Cardamom powder
• 1 Cup Powdered Sugar

Method

 

1. Add ghee in pan or wok and let it melt over medium heat
2. Add wheat flour and roast it until golden in color and aromatic, this may take up to 30 mins
3. Add chopped cashew, almonds and cardamom powder and mix well
4. Transfer the mixture in another vessel for cooling
5. Add powdered sugar while mixture is warm and mix it well
6. Take little amount of mixture and make laddus

Detailed Instructions with photos

Step 1: Take a pan and add ghee, let it melt over medium heat and then add atta

Step 2: Roast until golden in color and aromatic

Step 3: Add chopped nuts and cardamom powder and mix well

Step 4: Transfer to another pot and add powdered sugar while the mixture is warm. Mix well, this will not dissolve the sugar as mixture is not hot.

Step 5: Grease your palms with ghee and take some mixture to make laddus

Step 6: Laddus are ready, you can easily store these for around 2 months but I am sure they will be consumed before that.