This laddu is one healthy sweet,loaded with protein and nutrients.Consumption of red rice

aids in the reduction of inflammation,allergy,lowering cholesterol strengthens bones ….and

many more if listed under health benefits.Consumption of red rice,black rice are hardly

used nowadays.A small percentage maybe consuming now ,due to diet changes because of

diseases,and the need for remedy to curb down the affects.Another percentage may be due to

the re-birth of the organic era .Anyway the underlined fact is these type of rices are healthy

and I think these type of food have to be introduced in a form that is welcome in each one’s

home.These rices are also used in making halwas,dodol,porridge,laddu,payasam,kheer,and

many more breakfast dishes .I tried this with the combination of moong and almond.People

who don’t like sugar,may add jaggery,or palm candy.In this recipe I have used powdered

sugar (boora).So do try and send in your comments.

For the recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 cup whole green gram (moong)

1/2 cup red rice/ black rice

1/4 cup almonds

3/4 cup powdered sugar

A pinch of salt

1/4 tsp.nutmeg

1 tblsp.edible gum(Badam or almond pisin)

3-4 tblsp ghee

1/4 tsp elaichi or cardamon powder

METHOD

Heat ghee.Add the green gram first and roast till light brown.Next add rice and the almonds

and roast till moong is golden brown.Remove or shove the contents to the corner of the

pan ,and add the edible gum (it will swell and turn white).Remove from fire.After it is warm

powder it fine,add the powdered sugar,nutmeg powder,cardamon powder,and make

laddoos.If you like you can add more ghee when binding.