Laddoos, a traditional Indian sweet, have long been viewed as an unhealthy indulgence due to their high sugar, ghee and refined flour content. However, certified nutritionist Rachna Mohan is challenging this notion with a game-changing recipe that transforms the classic ladoo into a nutritious treat. In a heartwarming Instagram Reel, Rachna's mother makes her debut, showing the simple process of creating healthier laddoos.
The video, captioned “ Meri maa ki debut reel” (My mother's debut reel), has taken the internet by storm. Also Read: 15 Best Ladoo (Laddu) Recipes | Easy Ladoo Recipes In the video shared by the nutritionist and coach on Instagram, we see a simple process: dry-roasting a blend of ajwain (carom seeds), saunf (fennel seeds), pumpkin seeds, black pepper, cashews, almonds and fox nuts, then grinding the mixture into a fine powder. Next, we see besan being added to the ghee and mixing it with chana flour.
Finally, she shapes the mixture into ladoos. The text atop the video reads, “Grandma's weight loss recipe without sacrificing sweets.” “One laddoo every day, whether you're grappling with infections, joint pains , digestion issues, studying, or just had a baby,” the caption read.
Take a look here: Since being posted over three weeks ago, the video has been viewed over 4.5 million times. One user wrote, "Would you please share the recipe with the proper ratio of all ingredients?" while another user commented, "Welcome to your mom- please could you sh.