Carrot laddu or gajar ke laddu is a Calcium and Protein rich healthy dessert for kids. This gajar ki mithai is very soft and delicious just melt in mouth Indian sweet recipe. This carrot paneer ladoo recipe is a low sugar dessert recipe made with-carrots, low fat homemade paneer, coconut powder, and khandsari sugar.
Carrot paneer ladoo is a diabetic friendly and gluten free sweet recipe that is made with fresh red carrots, paneer, coconut powder, mildly sweetened with khandsari sugar (raw sugar), and some roasted almonds are added to give a crunchier taste. These paneer ladoo are a healthy dessert that is perfect for a snack time meal with a cup of milk or post-meal sweet cravings.
In winters, our grocery bags are usually full of Carrots as it is one of the favorite vegetables of the season. With the use of carrots, we can make halwa, ladoo, burfi, pickle, murabba, stuffed chapatti or paratha, or dry veg or curries.
Other Healthy Sweet Recipes That You Would Like to Try
- Methi Coconut Ladoo ( no bitterness, no sugar),
- Instant Mawa Kesar Modak
- Instant Kalakand With Condensed Milk
- Lauki Coconut Ladoo
How to Make Healthy Carrot Laddu at Home
This gajar ki mithai is a simple and easy recipe even a beginner can make it perfectly. To make these carrot paneer ladoo, firstly we grate the carrot and cook them till all of their moisture is dried up and then cool it completely. After that, we add grated paneer, raw sugar, and roasted nut and make ladoos in the form of small balls, refrigerate them for few hours and then serve.
As we have used paneer in the making of paneer carrot ladoo, which is a dairy product, it has a short shelf life. It stays good for 5-7 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Carrot Paneer Ladoo Health Benefits
Carrots
- Carrots are highly nutritious and claimed to be the perfect fruit or vegetable. They are a good source of carotene, fiber, Vitamin K, potassium, and antioxidants.
- Raw carrots are lower in glycemic index. They reduce post-meal sugar spikes, maintain healthy cholesterol, and good for weight loss.
- They are rich in soluble fiber that helps in the growth of friendly bacteria in the gut and prevents constipation.
- Carrots have a higher content of carotene that is changed into Vitamin A in the body which is very essential for healthy eyes.
- They boost immunity and help in giving a radiant glow to the skin.
Paneer
Rich in healthy fats, iron, calcium, and magnesium it is a very versatile food that is used in making lots of sweets and savory dishes. Paneer is a good source of protein and calcium that ensures healthy bones and teeth and smooth functioning of the heart muscles and nerves. As it is rich in folate a good option for for pregnant women.
Carrot Laddu Recipe-Step by Step Guide
1.Wash and lightly peel the carrots. Then grate them with the help of a grater.Transfer the grated carrot into a big pan and put it on the low flame, start cooking. Stir occasionally, so they cook evenly and do not stick at the bottom.
2. Cook them till all the moisture of the carrots dried up. It will take around 18-20 minutes. Once the carrot is dried add 1 tbsp ghee, mix and cook for 1 more minute. Switch off the flame and let the carrots cool completely.
3. Now take a small pan, put it on the low flame, and heat ½ tsp ghee in it. Add almonds and lightly roast them for 1-2 minutes. Transfer them to a plate. Then again add ½ tsp ghee and sesame seeds and roast them for 30 seconds. Take off from the flame, transfer to a plate and add coconut powder in it, mix them well, and keep it aside.
4. When the cooked carrots cool down completely, add grated paneer, sugar, and roasted almonds. Mix them together gently. Now start making small ladoos out of it and roll each ladoo into the sesame and coconut mixture. Repeat the process till the mixture finish.
5. Keep the prepared ladoos in the refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving. They taste best when chilled. Leftover ladoos store in an airtight container and put in the refrigerator for later use.
Serving Suggestions
Gajar ke laddu is a perfect snack or a healthy dessert for kids in the growing age as they are rich in calcium and protein that is required for proper growth. Enjoy this paneer carrot ladoo with a cup of milk or a post-meal sweet craving.
Tips and Tricks
- Cook the carrots till no moisture left in them.
- Once the carrots are fully-cooked, cool them completely before adding other ingredients into them.
- Carrot paneer ladoos have a short shelf-life; always refrigerate them in an airtight container.
- Use dry and little hard paneer because even little moisture makes the ladoos soggy and alters the taste.
- Roasted almonds enhance the flavor and make them crunchier.
Recipe Card
Easy Carrot Laddu | Gajar ke Laddu | Healthy Dessert for Kids
Ingredients
- 750 gm Carrot Grated
- 150 gm Paneer Grated
- 80 gm Khansari Sugar
- 2 tbsp Almonds Roasted
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Ghee (for raosting almonds and til seeds)
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds Til
- 3 tbsp Dry Coconut powder
Instructions
- Wash and lightly peel the carrots. Then grate them with the help of a grater.
- Transfer the grated carrot into a big pan and put it on the low flame, start cooking.
- Stir occasionally, so they cook evenly and do not stick at the bottom.
- Cook them till all the moisture of the carrots dried up. It will take around 18-20 minutes.
- Once the carrot is dried add 1 tbsp ghee, mix and cook for 1 more minute. Switch off the flame and let the carrots cool completely.
- Now take a small pan, put it on the low flame, and heat ½ tsp ghee in it. Add almonds and lightly roast them for 1-2 minutes. Transfer them to a plate.
- Then again add ½ tsp ghee and sesame seeds and roast them for 30 seconds. Take off from the flame, transfer to a plate and add coconut powder in it, mix them well, and keep it aside.
- When the cooked carrots cool down completely, add grated paneer, sugar, and roasted almonds. Mix them together gently.
- Now start making small ladoos out of it and roll each ladoo into the sesame and coconut mixture. Repeat the process till the mixture finish.
- Keep the prepared ladoos in the refrigerator for at least half an hour before serving. They taste best when chilled. Leftover ladoos store in an airtight container and put in the refrigerator for later use.
Video
Notes
Trending Video
Try this delicious carrot laddu(ladoo) recipe and let me know about your outcomes in the comments section below or tag #healthicallykitchen on Instagram. If you like this recipe, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5 star rating.
