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GULPAVATE-TRADITIONAL JAGGERY LADDU

GULPAVATE-TRADITIONAL JAGGERY LADDU
Gulpavate- traditional jaggery laddu

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HOW ABOUT MAKING A TRADITIONAL GRANDMA’S RECIPE -GULPAVTE (JAGGERY LADDU)? IT IS BOTH HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS.
 
Dear friends, I remember my Grandma making this Awesome Laddus, and the taste of it is still in my memory which I can never forget.
GULPAVATE is basically made out of wheat flour or wheat Rava, with a combination of Jaggery, Dry or Fresh Coconut, Pure Ghee and of course, you can add Dry Fruits and Cardamom.
NOTE: If you want to store it for a longer time, use Dry Coconut.
             If using for a short time (1-2 days) then you can even use fresh coconut.
Next comes the two types of GULPAVTE.
        1) Made from Wheat flour.
        2) Made from Rava (semolina or sooji)
Rava, Sooji, or Semolina are one and the same and are the bi-products of Wheat.
 
We will be using Fine or Chiroti Rava for this laddu.
We will also be using Jaggery, Dry Coconut, Pure Ghee, and dry fruits and Nuts.
RAVA is supposed to help in weight loss and is helpful for diabetics.
It is rich in Proteins, Fiber, B Vitamins, Heart Health, and Digestion.
Sooji is a good source of energy.
JAGGERY is one of the ingredients used for making sweets and is said to be healthy also.
It is helpful in improving Digestive health.
It prevents Anemia as it has a good amount of iron in it.
It Detoxifies the body by Cleansing the Respiratory tract, Lungs, Intestines, Stomach, and Food pipe.

GHEE is full of vitamins A, D, E, and K.
It boosts the immune system, as it has Anti-Oxidative and Anti -Inflammatory Properties
It reduces the risk of Cancer.
It improves heart health.
It gives good strength to Your Bones.
CASHEWS: They are low in sugar, and have Fiber and Heart-healthy fats and plant proteins. They are loaded with copper, magnesium, and manganese. They are important for Brain health, Immunity, Energy production, and Bone health.
RAISINS OR KISHMISH. is the product of a Seedless variety of Grapes and is a very commonly used dry fruit.
It improves Blood sugar and Digestive Health.
Decreases Inflammation and lowers Blood pressure.
They are high in Sugar and Calories so should be taken in Moderation.
COCONUT is called a Super Food, because of its Nutritive Value.
It has Anti- Inflammatory properties.
It is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which is good for the Skin, Hair, Bones, and Hydration of the Body.
It helps in Weight Management
It can be used in either form, Fresh or Dry.
After knowing about the ingredients used in this recipe, anybody would love to make it and relish it.
Let us know the number of ingredients needed to prepare the Traditional GULPAVATE (LADDU)

INGREDIENTS for making Gulpavate

 
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  1. Fine Rava ( Sooji or Semolina)-1 cup
  2. Fresh coconut gratings-3/4 cup
  3. Jaggery-3/4 cup or a little less.
  4. Ghee-3-4 tablespoon
  5. Cashew-10-12 in numbers
  6. Raisins-1 tablespoon
  7. Cardamom-4-5 in numbers
  8. Water-1/4 cup (for cooking jaggery)
  9. Water1/2 cup+Milk 1/2 cup (MIX)

PREPARATIONS needed for making Gulpavate

  • Grate the fresh coconut in about 3/4 cup.
  • Grate the jaggery or break it into small pieces to measure 3/4 cup.
  • Cut the Cashew into small pieces, and leave some halves for decoration.
  • Clean the raisins, removing extra stems if any.
  • Take cardamom, open and powder it finely. using some granulated sugar with it. (1 teaspoon)
  • Mix equal quantities of water & milk (1/2 cup each) and keep it ready.

METHOD OF MAKING GULPAVATE 

  • Take a thick-bottomed fry pan.
  •  Heat on medium flame.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of Ghee and heat.
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  • Now fry the cut pieces of Cashew, till golden color and remove on a plate.
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  • Now put the raisins in the Ghee and quickly remove, them before it turns dark.
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  • Put one tablespoon of ghee into the same pan and put the Rava and start roasting. (low flame)
  • Roast till it starts smelling and the raw smell goes off.
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  • Take it out in a pan and when still hot sprinkle the mixture of water and milk and combine them together nicely.
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  • Cover the pan, so that the Rava swells and becomes soft and light.
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  • Now take a pan and add 1/4 glass of water.
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  • keep the pan on a low flame and let it boil.
  • Add the grated jaggery to it and stir with a spatula as it dissolves.
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  • you will see that it has continuous bubbles on the surface.
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TAKE IT IN A SPOON AND CHECK FOR STRING FORMATION BETWEEN THE FINGERS.
  • Now add grated coconut(fresh), and mix it well.
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  • Add 2 tablespoons of Ghee and cardamom powder to the mix.
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  • Add the Rava mix and combine all.
  • Also, add the fried Raisins and Cashews to it.
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  • Finally, add 1 more teaspoonful of Ghee and mix well. It leaves the pan and when taken in your fist it can form a shape.
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YUMMY GULPAVATE-THE VERY TRADITIONAL JAGGERY LADDU MIX IS READY
 
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MAKE THE LADDUS OF YOUR CHOICE SIZE, SMALLER,  BIG AND DECORATE WITH FRIED CASHEWS AND RAISINS
NOTE: YOU CAN SHAPE IT IN ANY SIZE AND SHAPE, TASTE DOES NOT COMPROMISE
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