Mango Kesari Laddu

          Laddu is one of the most common and a very popular Indian sweets. It is a must in all festivals, ceremonies or auspicious occasions. During this ongoing mango season, let me share a very easy and a yummy laddu made of mango puree and semolina. It takes very little time to dish out. So do give it a try and serve, garnished with chopped pistachios.

• 1/2 cup semolina, dry roasted (makes 10-12 laddus)
• 2-3 tbsp. ghee
• 1 mango, pureed
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• sugar to taste
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios

          Blend the milk and mango puree and keep aside. Heat ghee in a pan and dry roast the semolina for 2-3 minutes or till you get a nice aroma. 

          Add the milk-mango puree mix, sugar and cardamom powder. Keep stirring on a medium flame till it gets thick and starts to leave the sides of the pan. 

          Switch off the flame and add the kewra water. Transfer to a greased plate and let it cool down a bit. 

          Apply some ghee in your palm and form into equal sized balls. Serve, garnished with chopped pistachios.