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Semolina Balls (Suji Laddoo) for Mother’s Day #SundaySupper

12 | 05 | 2013
By Soni Sinha

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Making these Laddoos was more than just a process.It brought back memories of fun filled times in the kitchen with Mom as she sautéed the semolina ever so gently making sure to not burn it.The sweet aroma of the semolina in the Ghee wafted through every corner of the house.I patiently watched her mix all the other ingredients and waited for her to ask me to help her roll them at the end.The laughter,the mess,the rolling of these balls,the taste testing all have their own little importance in this vastness of life.I’m thankful to my Mom for teaching me the importance of these little tiny moments that have stayed with me till today.I also believe that food plays such an important role in all this.Mom’s cooking has always been amazing and even though I try to recreate her recipes in my own kitchen, they always lack the same depth of flavor.Maybe its just her love that makes foods taste so good!

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As a Mom to two kids myself, I can see my kids’ memories shaping up around food too.We spend a fair amount of time in the kitchen during the weekends where they like to step in and help me in whatever I do and I love to surprise them by making their favorite foods and see their happy faces light up!These Semolina Balls were quite the surprise since I don’t make Indian Desserts that often and I know they’re not going to last long!

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The use of coconut oil is what’s unique about this recipe and I can’t seem to get enough of it lately!Traditionally you would use Ghee to make any Indian Dessert, but if you’re using Coconut the use of Coconut Oil makes sense.

Soft,moist and delicious these Laddoos are healthier and a perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth!I love the crunch from the almonds and the toasted coconut along with the nutty semolina and I think this would make any Mom happy 🙂

Semolina Balls (Suji Laddoo)

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Ingredients
  

  • Fine Semolina-1 1/2 cups
  • Sliced Almonds-2 tbsp
  • Shredded Coconut-3 tbsp
  • Coconut Oil-3 tbsp
  • Crushed Cardamom-1 tsp
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk-1 cup
  • Water-1/2 cup or more if required

Instructions
 

  • In a pan heat the Coconut Oil and saute the almonds until slightly golden.Keep aside.
  • In the same pan add the shredded coconut and toast until slightly golden.Keep aside.
  • Add the semolina and saute on medium heat until slightly golden and a nice aroma develops.Keep stirring constantly to avoid burning at the bottom.
  • Mix the almonds and the coconut into the semolina.
  • Transfer into a mixing bowl and add the condensed milk.Mix together and check for sweetness.Add the water while still warm and start shaping the mixture into small balls.
  • Cool and store in airtight container.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful Moms out there!Our Mother’s Day event is organized by the lovely Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and you’ve got to see the wonderful menu we have!

Mother’s Day Brunch:

Mother’s Day Entrees:

Mother’s Day Sides:

Mother’s Day Desserts and Drinks:

Don’t forget to join the #SundaySupper chat on Twitter today to celebrate Mother’s Day! We’ll tweet throughout the day and share our delicious recipes. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and food photos.

Do you have your ticket to the Food and Wine Conference yet? If not, there will be a special $100 discount available tonight only on the full conference pass if you participate in the #SundaySupper twitter chat from 7 to 8pm Eastern Time, and purchase your ticket during the chat. The discount code is: SundaySupper.  We hope to see you there!

 

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  2. Renee says

    I recently made my first savory Indian dish and now I need to make a dessert. These semolina balls sound like just the right one for me to make. I sure do love coconut and can imagine it would be difficult to stop eating these yummy treats.
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  5. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    These look so yummy, Soni! I hope your kids helped you make them so that they could form the same memories you have of making them with your mom. I know exactly what you mean about my mom’s recipes that I try to recreate never tasting as good as hers. It’s funny, isn’t it? In my case, it’s because my mom is a much better cook but also because it’s the memories behind the dishes that add a special somethin’ somethin’. I hope you had a fabulous Mother’s Day with your family!
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  12. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    wow, I LOVE this recipe Soni! I´m such a fan of semolina, but I never imagine it toasted. Isn´t that the greatest idea ever? Though I can´t find coconut oil around here, will have to go with ghee. I´m pinning these right now!

  15. Laura Dembowski says

    These look great and sound so easy to make. I always think it’s so funny that even though I follow recipes from my granny or mom, they never, ever turn out as good. It must just be some kind of mom magic 😉
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  19. Hezzi-D says

    I’ve never heard of these before but they sound like delicious treats! i’d go with the coconut oil as well-I’ve been loving it lately too!
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