Ladoo Peethi

Directions

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   Soak the gram or lentils for a few hours in water till they easily split between your fingers.
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   Throw out the water and put the gram in a blender.
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   Add salt, red chili, cumin, and baking soda.
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   Blend and make into a smooth puree.
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   3.
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   Take out this paste and form medium-sized flattened balls.
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   If the paste is too thin, add some gram flour.
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    3.
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    Heat oil in a pan.
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    When it is reasonably hot, deep fry the gram kebabs.
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    4.
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    In a separate pan, put the apricots, plums and tamarind.
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    Add sugar, salt, red chili, cumin.
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    Add half of the water.
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    Cook till a thick paste is formed.
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    5.
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    Take this paste and separate the pits (if present) in any of the dry fruits.
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    Now puree this paste to a smooth consistency.
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    6.
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    Again put in the pan, add the remaining water and cook till a sauce-like consistency is formed.
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    Note: adjust the seasonings according to taste.
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    To serve: 1.
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    Grate some carrots and white radish (mooli).
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    Cut some onions in rings.
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    2.
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    Put 2 ladoos in a plate, pour some whisked yogurt, then pour some chutney.
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    Now add the grated veggies.
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    All done.
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    Enjoy!