INSTANT SWEET BALLS
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For a richer flavor, lightly toast the coconut before adding paneer. Ensure dry fruits are coarsely ground to give a nice texture. Use soft jaggery powder for easier blending. If the mixture is too dry, add a spoon of warm ghee. You can shape these into laddus or energy bars for variety. Want extra crunch? Add chopped dates or dried figs. These store well for 3–4 days in the fridge and make great lunchbox treats or healthy post-meal bites.
Step-by-Step Recipe : The Great Coconut Heist
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups fresh grated coconut
- 3 tbsp jaggery powder (adjust to taste)
- 25 gm grated paneer
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp watermelon seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 10 almonds
- 2 tbsp pistachios
- 10 walnuts
- 1/4 tsp cardamom (elachi) powder
- 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
- 5 tbsp black seedless raisins
- 2 tbsp ghee
PREPARATION STEPS
1. **Prepare Nut and Seed Mixture:**
- Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan.
- Add almonds, walnuts, watermelon seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and pistachios.
- Fry until they are golden brown and aromatic.
- Allow them to cool, then grind coarsely and set aside.
2. **Cook Coconut Mixture:**
- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp ghee.
- Add grated coconut and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add black raisins and fry for an additional minute.
- Add grated paneer and fry for 1 more minute.
3. **Combine and Mix:**
- Add cardamom powder and the coarsely ground nut and seed mixture to the pan.
- Mix well.
- Add jaggery powder and mix for 1 minute, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Turn off the stove and continue mixing the ingredients thoroughly.
4. **Form Balls:**
- Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into balls.
- Roll each ball in roasted sesame seeds for a coating.
5. **Serve and Store:**
- Serve fresh.
- Refrigerate any leftover sweet balls.
**Note:**
- This is an instant sweet treat.
- Adjust jaggery powder according to your preferred sweetness level.