Strawberry Beet Semolina Oats Laddoo(Indian Sweet, Vegan)

Strawberries in Laddoos.. why not! I put some strawberries and added a little beet to intensify the color.. get me some pinky carmine goodness! These are a fun vegan laddoo(Indian sweet) and not too sweet. You can adjust the sweetness, spices( variations with cardamom, cinnamon, saffron etc) and try other fruits as well!. A Mango Laddoo would be fun too!

Ingredients:

• 2 strawberries
• half an inch cube of of beet ( 1 tablespoon chopped beet)
• 2 tablespoons raw granulated turbinado sugar
• 1 teaspoon vegan butter
• 6-7 raw cashews broken into pieces
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 3 Tablespoons Semolina(Rava)
• 2 Tablespoons Oats
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2-3 Tablespoons water or almond milk

Directions:

1. Blend and puree the Strawberries and beet with sugar and a teaspoon or 2 of water till nicely pureed.
2. Add in the oats and blend again to get a thick paste.
3. In a pan, add the butter and heat on medium low heat till it melts.
4. Add in the cashews and raisins and cook for 2 minutes till cashews start to turn golden.
5. Add in the semolina in the pan and roast for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add in the cardamom powder and strawberry beet and oats puree and mix well stirring continuously.
7. If the mixture doesnt come together, then add a little water or almond milk.
8. Take off the heat after a minute and let it sit and cool for 5 minutes.
9. Shape the mixture into small spheres and serve! I got about 8 small inch rounds!
10. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.

Sending it to Kids Delight event at Champa's VVK. Original event announcement at Srivalli's.