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Shengdana Ladoo Recipe – Peanut Jaggery Sweet for Bail Pola

Authentic Shengdana Ladoo recipe-a protein-rich Maharashtrian sweet made with roasted peanuts, jaggery & ghee. Perfect for Bail Pola, festive thalis .
Pratima Singh

Celebrate the earthly flavors of Maharashtra with this simple, nutritious peanut laddu recipe. Made with roasted peanuts and jaggery, this protein -filled sweet is suitable for bail pola, Makar Sankranti or any festive plate.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of roasted peanuts (shengdana), remove the skin
  • 3/4 cup of jaggery (gud)
  • 1 teaspoon ghee
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of salt

Method:

  1. Roast & Grind: Dry roast peanuts until aromatic. Grind into a coarse powder after cooling .
  2. Melt Jagerry: Take a pan, heat the ghee and add the jagerry. Stir on a low flame until it melts .
  3. Mix and shape: Add ground peanuts and cardamom powder. Mix quickly and turn off the heat.
  4. Form Ladoos: Although hot, shape the mixture into small balls using greased palms. Let them cool and set.

Serving Tips:

  • Serve as part of your bail pola plate or festive plate.
  • Add Pittala bhakari or spice vangi for the spread of rustic Maharashtrian.
  • Store in an airtight container for a week.

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