Gujarati Kachariyu Recipe - Spiced Sesame And Coconut Ladoos

Step 1: To begin making Gujarati Kachariyu Recipe, first we will prepare the filling

Step 2: Place a skillet or kadai on the heat

Step 3: Add ghee, once melted add chopped dates and figs to it

Step 4: Cook this, stirring sometimes, till they turn mushy and stewed, and start leaving sides of pan to come together as a ball

Step 5: Turn the heat off and set the pan aside to cool

Step 6: Once cool make small marble sized balls of the mix and set aside

Step 7: To prepare the rest of the Kachariyu, in a pan or kadai lightly toast sesame seeds, coconut, almonds and melon seeds

Step 8: While it is still warm transfer the mixture to a grinder add jaggery and grind finely

Step 9: To this, add the dried ginger powder, cardamom powder and nutmeg powder

Step 10: Pulse it again a couple of times till it mixes well

Step 11: You will notice that the sesame seeds and coconut has released its oil and the mixture gets crumbly

Step 12: If held in a fist the mixture should come together lightly

Step 13: If this does not happen pulse it a few more times

Step 14: Put a spoonful of Kachariyu mixture in the well of your palm, lightly press it and place the filling in the center and bring the Kachariyu together to form a small ladoo

Step 15: Repeat till you have formed all the ladoos

Step 16: You can roll them in desiccated coconut or finely chopped almonds for garnish too

Step 17: Store the Kachariyu in an airtight box and serve them as a festive ladoo on any occasion or enjoy them as a mid-morning pick-me-up, or snack box treat

Step 18: Serve Gujarati Kachariyu as a snack along with your morning or evening cup of Masala Chai