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Dry fruit laddu recipe | Dry fruit ladoo recipe

By swasthi , on September 29, 2019, 36 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Dry fruit laddu recipe – Delicious, healthy and super quick to make energy balls. These dry fruit ladoos are great for anyone looking for healthy & nutrient dense snack. Ladoos of any kind are a favorite with my kids. So I put in some effort every week to make something quick and easy. I make dry fruit laddu very often for the mid morning snack.

dry fruit ladoo

To make dry fruit laddu there are no particular measurements or method to follow. Just make them the way it is convenient, quick and easy for you. In this post I have shared 2 ways to make them.

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Method 1 – The quickest method is to just chop the nuts and dry fruits with a knife. Knead the dates and figs well, just add the chopped nuts and roll to balls. But to follow this method, the dates and figs need to be really very soft. If you are accessible to medjool dates and figs that are not pressed then you can follow this method.

I make it this way when I am making just 4 to 5 ladoos to finish up on the same day. This method is good when you just have to make 4 to 6 ladoos.

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Method 2

Preparation

1. On a medium flame dry roast almonds and cashews until slightly aromatic.

dry roast almonds

2. Add pistas and toast for another 2 to 3 mins.

Add pistas

3. When they turn slightly golden, remove to a plate. Towards the end of roasting the almonds turn light and are easy to blend.

roasting the almonds

4. Turn off the stove and spread dates, apricots and figs in the hot pan. Please check them first for larvae or worms and deseed the dates. I used unsulphured apricots so they are discolored.

dates, apricots and figs

5. When they become slightly hot, turn them to the other side as well. This is just done for shelf life. Avoid roasting them for long as there will be loss of nutrition.

roasting
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6. Cool all these. If using seeds, toast them in the same pan until aromatic. Set them aside.

toast

7. I never chop the nuts or dry fruits before adding to blender. But if you do not have a blender that is strong enough then it is good to chop them. Open up the cashews and check. If you have a food processor you can also use it. I prefer my steel jars for this.

dry fruits

How to make dry fruit laddu

8. I usually add the dates, apricots, figs and pistachios first. Blend them in short intervals to a coarse mixture. If you have teething kids at home, then blend well. Remove the mixture to a plate.

add the dates, apricots, figs
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9. Add almonds and cashews.

Add almonds

10. Pulse them a few times. I make a fine powder if my kid is teething.

fine powder

11. Remove to a plate and add the seeds as well if using.

add the seeds

12. Mix up well.

Mix up well

13. Divide the mixture to 10 to 12 portions. Gently roll to balls.

If making for kids
I further divide each ball to 5 portions for my younger kid when I pack in the school box. These ladoos are difficult to bite into for teething kids. So small portions are easier for them to enjoy.

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Store the dry fruit laddu in air tight jar.

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dry fruit laddu

Dry fruit laddu

Easy dry fruit and nuts balls for healthy snacking. These are great for people of all age groups. Dry fruit ladoo recipe uses no added sugar.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings12 laddus
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • ¼ cup cashews or kaju
  • ¼ cup almonds or badam
  • ¼ cup pista or walnuts
  • 7 to 10 dates or use more if needed
  • 6 to 8 dried apricots
  • 3 to 5 dried figs or anjeer

optional ingredients

  • 2 tbp dried coconut or copra
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1 to 2 tbsps sesame seeds or any other seeds
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Instructions

Preparation for dry fruit laddu

  • On a medium heat dry roast almonds and cashews until slightly aromatic. Add pistas and fry for another 2 mins.  Turn off the stove. You can also do this in oven. Dry roast nuts in microwave for 1 minute on high.
  • Remove to a plate to cool. Add dates, apricots and figs to the hot pan and just stir them until slightly hot. This is done for shelf life. You can also skip this to prevent slight loss of nutrition.
  • If using seeds, toast them until they turn aromatic. Set these aside.
  • When all of them cool down. Add dates, apricots and figs to a blender along with pistachios.  Blend them to a slightly coarse mixture. Pieces of pista in the mixture is just fine. Please use steel or glass blender jars.  You can also use a food processor.
  • Remove to a plate and add the cashews and almonds. Pulse them a few times to get coarse mixture. If your blender doesn’t have sharp blades then it is good to chop and add them. 

How to make dry fruit ladoo

  • Remove the entire blended mixture to a plate. If using seeds add them now and just knead or mix well.
  • Divide the mixture to 12 portions and roll to balls. Do not roll them too tight as the ladoo will turn hard. Gently shape them.
  • For garnishing – roll them in fine chopped pistachios or desiccated coconut or toasted poppy seeds or sesame seeds.
  • Store dry fruit laddu in airtight jar.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Dry fruit laddu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 167mg5%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 155IU3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Sujana says

    January 18, 2021

    Do the laddoos stay soft after few days of making?

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    • swasthi says

      January 18, 2021

      Hi Sujana
      They won’t harden because there is no sugar syrup used. But I think colder temperatures can harden. I keep them at room temperature -around 21 to 25 C. So they keep good. Teething kids won’t be able to eat these since they are dense & not light. If you want softer ladoos, use jaggery.

      Reply
  3. Vinaya S Pai says

    November 12, 2020

    Hi!

    I’m a big fan of your recipes.

    If I do not get figs and apricots, can I substitute with more dates and raisins? Please let me know.

    Thank you 😊

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 12, 2020

      Hi Vinaya,
      Thank you! Yes you can use as many dates & raisins as needed to bind the mixture.

      Reply
  4. Riddhi says

    November 4, 2020

    My son doesn’t eat dry fruits so I tried this recipe and it turned out awesome 😋..
    My son loved these laddus and couldn’t even recognise the ingredients in it . Thank u 😊
    Just one question as there is not much sweetness in it can I add jaggery to it

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    • swasthi says

      November 6, 2020

      Hi Riddhi,
      You are welcome! Glad to know they turned out good. Yes you can add more jaggery or even dates. With more dates the ladoos will turn out dense and kids usually don’t like if they are sticky and dense so jaggery should be fine. Thanks for sending the picture. They turned out good.
      🙂

      Reply
  5. Nisha says

    August 28, 2020

    5 stars
    I have tried a few other recipes but mine wasn’t what I was expecting. This one is a super hit with my family!!
    Everyone loves it and the instructions were perfect.

    Reply
    • Nisha says

      August 28, 2020

      Incase anyone is wondering I used a ninja food processor and all the ingredients mixed perfectly. It came out in a ball and I just had to make the sizes I want.

      Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 30, 2020

      Hi Nisha
      Glad to know the recipe worked out well. Thanks for sending the picture. They look awesome.
      Appreciate the comment.
      🙂

      Reply
  6. Bhavyashree says

    March 28, 2020

    Hi swasthi,
    Can we make this laddoo for 1 year old baby?

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    • swasthi says

      March 29, 2020

      Hi Bhavyashree
      Dates and figs turn out to be very sticky and dense. Most 1 year old babies will not be able to chew and swallow it. You can try with a small quantity and please monitor. You may try these other ladoos as they turn out softer
      ragi ladoo
      badam ladoo. You can use a mix of any nuts you have already tried. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  7. Nikii says

    August 15, 2019

    Hii
    What to do if laddu doesn’t roll, i made it but all sepreted, can you please give me suggestion
    Thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 16, 2019

      Hi Nikki,
      Put small portions of this in the blender and run the machine again. I am sure you can make good ladoos. Here are the reasons for the mixture to turn out dry:
      1.Quantity of nuts more than mentioned in the recipe or quantity of dates & fig less than mentioned in the recipe.
      2. Dates and figs being too dry. I use medool dates which are extremely soft & moist.
      3. Dates and figs not blended enough.
      Hope these help you too fix & make them good next time.

      Reply
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  9. Chaitali says

    June 5, 2019

    Please tell what’s the shelf life of these ladies at room temperature.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 5, 2019

      Hi Chaitali,
      They usually keep good for about 3 weeks if handled carefully. But sometimes too hot & humid weather can make them taste sour. I guess the dry fruits begin to ferment.You can try keeping in separate jars like just good enough for a week. Then open the next jar. Shelf life depends on the weather conditions.Hope this helps

      Reply
  10. Sayani says

    February 9, 2019

    U r too awesome swasthi. I find it recipes authentic and yummy. Easy methods of cooking and well explained!!!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 13, 2019

      Thank you so much Sayani

      Reply
  11. Arpita says

    October 12, 2018

    Thanks for answering my queries…Which kind of fig u use..Is it easily available..bcoz I ask for figs so shopkeeper gives the pressed figs

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 13, 2018

      Welcome Arpita,
      They are just naturally dried figs that are sun dried and are not chemically treated. Pressed figs are processed for shelf life unless labelled clearly as “natural or unprocessed or no preservatives”. The figs I buy are easily available here in Singapore but have a limited shelf life of 1 to 2 months if stored at room temperature. So I store them at an ideal temperature between 15 to 25 C. Other temps either ferment them or inhibit fungus. They turn hard if refrigerated. If you don’t get the unprocessed ones, then just skip using and enjoy fresh ones during the season.
      🙂

      Reply
  12. Arpita says

    October 6, 2018

    5 stars
    I make these laddoos..but I have to soak figs..without soaking figs when I grinded my mixer got some problem so I want to ask which company mixer r u using…and my second query is that in ur one recipe u said that skin of almond is not good for digestion..so if I give these laddoos to my kids continuously so is it ok or I should blanch almonds

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 8, 2018

      Hi Arpita
      I use ultra mixer, preeti steele mixer and national panosonic old model. I never had a problem with blending the nuts, figs or dates as well. Are you using pressed figs? They are very hard and can damage the blades as you said. The figs I use are soft and not hard.
      Yes most times I blanch the almonds and use for my kids. If you are making continuously and your kids are below 6 then it is good to blanch, toast and then use the almonds. Thanks for reading.
      🙂

      Reply
      • Arpita says

        October 12, 2018

        Thanks for answering my queries…Which kind of fig u use..Is it easily available..bcoz I ask for figs so shopkeeper gives the pressed figs

        Reply
  13. Alona says

    March 26, 2017

    5 stars
    It look so amazing and delicious. I cannot wait to try this at home. Great Job!!!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 31, 2017

      Thanks Alona

      Reply
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  15. ramya vankadaru says

    September 28, 2015

    Breakfast recipes nd dinner recipes for my baby

    Reply
  16. ramya vankadaru says

    September 28, 2015

    I want some lunch recipes for my kid he s 3yrs old

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 29, 2015

      If your kid can eat variety rice items, check this post on kids lunch recipes. If he is still eating soft foods, then try the recipes linked in from this food chart post. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  17. ramya vankadaru says

    September 28, 2015

    I tried badam milk powder in home really it’s too good my kid like very much everyday he is drinking milk due to dizziness powder thnk u so much

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 29, 2015

      Hi Ramya,
      Glad to know your kid loved it.

      Reply
      • pushpa says

        January 28, 2017

        how prepaire badam milk power please tel me i have 2years baby boy

        Reply
        • swasthi says

          January 29, 2017

          Pushpa you can check this link on how to make badam milk powder. You can give these ladoos to your 2 year old boy

          Reply
  18. mayu says

    November 16, 2014

    4 stars
    U have not given quantity of jaggery. Like 1/2 kg or 250 gms. Pls let us know the quantity of it.

    Reply
  19. aruna says

    October 30, 2014

    5 stars
    very very nice,i made one kg, two times, very tasty

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 30, 2014

      thanks Aruna

      Reply
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  21. anu says

    October 13, 2014

    5 stars
    Made this with 250 grams nuts, it tasted very delicious and nothing were left by evening. Surely a treat to make for diwali, very different from the raw dry fruits ladoo.
    Thank you so much swasthi, learnt deliciousness from you.this is a keeper

    Reply

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