Moringa Ladoo | Moringa Energy Balls recipe with step by step photos and recipe video with Nutritional info .
Moringa Ladoo is a tasty and healthy energy ball packed with proteind and all micronutrients. This post shares easy moringa energy balls recipe made with 2 superfoods, Moringa and Finger Millets (Ragi). Both these ingredients are very rich in its nutrients levels and boosts energy.
If interested , do check few of my healthy Ragi / Finger Millets recipe here : Ragi Ambli , Ragi Mudde and Ragi Idli
What is Moringa ?
Moringa is considered as Nature’s best ever multivitamin. Moringa Oleifera tree is called as Drumstick tree in India . Moringa Leaves , flowers and pods are edible parts of this tree. Compared to Moringa pods (Drumsticks) , moringa leaves contains myriad of nutrients and antioxidants. It’s just not a hype , roughly moringa oleifera contains around 92 nutrients and 46 antioxidants .
Moringa leaves provide a powerful punch of nutrition and have an anti-inflammatory nature. Their antioxidative properties combined with their cellular-health protective properties make them a new ‘superfood’. They suppress the production of inflammatory enzymes and lower sugar levels. Make these a regular part of your diet to reap rich health benefits.
Pro Tips and Variations to make Moringa Ladoo
- Moringa Powder : As it has very strong pungent earthy smell , you can reduce the measurement to 1/4 cup also.
- For Vegan version , use coconut oil instead clarified butter / ghee
- Jaggery or coconut sugar or honey can be used for extra sweeting , though dry fruits are used , I insist to use small amount of jaggery .It helps to bind the ladoo’s also if you dont like the strong flavours of moringa , adding little extra sweetner will make the energy bites more tasty.
- Again using desssicated coconut is optional but it enhances the taste and gives a good taste at a very first bite, as moringa powder make the laddo mildly bitter to taste. To avoid that , energy bites are rolled in dessicated coconut.
Nutrition and Health Benefits of Moringa Oleifera
- Rich in Vitamins and Minerals : Moringa leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 and Folate. Moringa is a iron rich food, as it also rich in Vit C and Vit B , it helps in absorption of Iron.
- Rich in Amino Acids : Moringa leaves are rich in amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
- Fights Inflammation : Moringa leaves are anti-inflammatory in nature due to the presence of isothiocyanates.
- Rich in Antioxidants : Anti-oxidative properties of moringa protect sagainst the damaging effects of free radicals. Vitamin C and beta-carotene act against free radicals.
- Good for the Stomach : Moringa leaves are beneficial against digestive disorders. Those who suffer from constipation, bloating, gas, gastritis and ulcerative colitis should add Moringa leaves to their diet.
- Improves Bone health : Moringa leaves are rich sources of calcium and phosphorus. Both of these elements are needed for good bone health and also fights against osteoporosis and arthritis.
- Improve Lactation : As it is very rich in calcium and all other nutrients , in Ayurveda , moringa leaves are used to improve lactation in nursing mothers.
- Helps in Weight Management : Moringa leaves increase fat burning in the body. They reduce cravings for food and boost metabolism. They also lower cholesterol.
- Good for Skin and Hair : Due to an abundance of antioxidants and nutrients, moringa leaves improve the health and appearance of skin and hair. They add suppleness to the skin and shine to the hair. The antioxidants present in moringa leaves reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles on the skin.
- Good for Detoxification : Moringa leaves are natural cleansers and help to detoxify the system. This helps to keep the body and increases immunity against various infections. They also increase the energy levels in the body. Source : Pharmeasy
RECIPE CARD FOR MORINGA LADOO
Moringa Ladoo
Ingredients
- ½ cup Ragi Flour
- 1/3 cup Moringa Powder
- 5-6 no's Dry Figs
- 10-12 no's Dates – de seeded
- ¼ cup Raisins
- ¼ cup Cashews
- ¼ cup Almonds
- ¼ cup Pistachios
- ¼ cup Dry Coconut
- ¼ cup Jaggery or as required
- 1 Tsp Cardamom Powder
- 3 Tbsp Ghee / Clarified Butter
- 2 tbsp Desiccated Coconut Powder
Instructions
- Soak dry figs and dates in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of Ghee/ Clarified Butter in a pan , add ¼ cup of ragi flour (finger millet flour) and roast till fragrant.
- Add 1/3 cup of moringa powder, mix well and continue to roast for 3-4 minutes on a low flame. Moringa has a strong henna/ matcha like smell. Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside till use.
- In the same pan, add all dry nuts and roast till fragrant.
- Lastly add, dry coconut and roast, when it turns aromatic, turn off the stove. Let this cool down
- Transfer to a blender/ mixer jar and blend to a coarse powder.
- Now remove soaked dry figs and dates from water, add to blender. Along with it add raisins and blend to a smooth paste.
- To the same pan, add 1 Tbsp of Ghee/ clarified butter.
- Now tip ground dry fruits paste, stir and cook well on medium heat till water dries up. Dry fruits paste forms a mass and becomes hard to stir, at this point regulate flame to simmer.
- Add in dry nut powder , roasted ragi /finger millet flour and cardamom powder.
- Mix well everything , add 1 tbsp of ghee/ clarified butter and mix.
- Now taste the mixture and adjust the sweetener. This depends on the sweetness of fid, dates and raisins used. So amount of jaggery may vary depending on the sweetness of the dry fruits used. I used 1/3 cup of jaggery powder.
- On simmer mix well everything , till jaggery melts completely. Turn off the stove
- When the mixture is still warm , bind into small balls . And roll in desiccated coconut. Though rolling in desiccated coconut is completely optional , I would insist as the very first bite into the ladoo may overpower the taste with flavours of Moringa.
- Store in a air tight container and eat as and when required.
Video
Notes
- As an alternative to jaggery can also use Coconut Sugar
- Always taste and adjust the sweetner as sweetness from dry fruits varies from different quality
- Can also little clarified butter / ghee while binding into balls.
- Bind the mixture into balls when its still warm , as there is no much sugar syrup / jaggery syrup is used to hold on to shape.
Step by Step Directions to make Moringa Ladoo
Soak dry figs and dates in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat 1 Tbsp of Ghee/ Clarified Butter in a pan , add ¼ cup of ragi flour (finger millet flour) and roast till fragrant.
Add 1/3 cup of moringa powder, mix well and continue to roast for 3-4 minutes on a low flame. Moringa has a strong henna/ matcha like smell.
Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside till use.
In the same pan, add all dry nuts and roast till fragrant.
Lastly add, dry coconut and roast, when it turns aromatic, turn off the stove. Let this cool down
Transfer to a blender/ mixer jar and blend to a coarse powder.
Now remove soaked dry figs and dates from water, add to blender. Along with it add raisins
and blend to a smooth paste.
To the same pan, add 1 Tbsp of Ghee/ clarified butter. Now tip ground dry fruits paste, stir and cook well on medium heat till water dries up. Dry fruits paste forms a mass and becomes hard to stir, at this point regulate flame to simmer.
Add in dry nut powder , roasted ragi /finger millet flour and cardamom powder.
Mix well everything , add 1 tbsp of ghee/ clarified butter and mix.
Now taste the mixture and adjust the sweetener. This depends on the sweetness of fid, dates and raisins used. So amount of jaggery may vary depending on the sweetness of the dry fruits used. I used 1/3 cup of jaggery powder.
On simmer mix well everything , till jaggery melts completely. Turn off the stove
When the mixture is still warm , bind into small balls .
And roll in desiccated coconut. Though rolling in desiccated coconut is completely optional , I would insist as the very first bite into the ladoo may overpower the taste with flavours of Moringa.
Store in a air tight container and eat as and when required.
Looks delicious and nutritious too. Thanks for sharing
I’m glad You like the recipe. Thank you
So healthy and nutrients supplier.