Atukula Ladoo Recipe - Sweetened Poha Energy Balls

Step 1: To prepare Atukula Ladoo, in a kadai or heavy bottomed pan, roast flattened rice in one table spoon of ghee (optionally) till poha becomes crisp

Step 2: It changes color and starts releasing aroma

Step 3: Switch off heat and let it cool

Step 4: Then, in a grinder, grind roasted flattened rice into powdered form

Step 5: Add jaggery, coconut powder, cashew nut powder and grind again to make a smooth and consistent mix

Step 6: Transfer the above mix into a bowl

Step 7: Add remaining ghee, cardamom powder and mix everything well

Step 8: Now, make ladoos of required size gently using your palms to give it a firm shape

Step 9: Usually, the laddus should bind well together with these proportions

Step 10: But, if it is not happening, you can sprinkle few drops of milk which will help in binding

Step 11: Keep the laddus on a serving tray/plate and decorate with silver foil (optionally)

Step 12: Serve Atukula Ladoo along with your festive meal of Tomato Onion Sambar, Jeera Milagu Rasam, Raw Banana Thoran, Cabbage Pachadi, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam