Chaitra Navratri 2026: How To Make Sweet Potato Ladoos

Chaitra Navratri 2026 is the perfect time to indulge in traditional festive treats, and sweet potato ladoos are a wholesome and delicious option. These ladoos are not only ideal for offering to the goddess during puja but also make a delightful snack to share with family and friends. With natural ingredients and simple steps, you can easily prepare this nutritious festive sweet at home.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups sweet potato
• 1 cup lotus seeds (makhanas)
• 7 cashews
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 teaspoons rose water
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 4 tablespoons sugar

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Step-by-Step Preparation:

1. Boil and Mash Sweet Potatoes: Boil the sweet potatoes in a deep pan until tender. Once cool enough to handle, peel and mash them thoroughly until smooth.
2. Prepare Makhana Powder: Heat 2 teaspoons of ghee in a pan and roast the lotus seeds on medium flame until crisp and lightly golden. Let them cool, then grind into a fine powder.
3. Sauté Dry Fruits: In the remaining ghee, sauté the cashews until they begin to change colour. Add raisins and cook on low flame until the cashews turn golden and raisins puff up lightly.
4. Cook Sweet Potato Mixture: Add mashed sweet potatoes to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in rose water and sugar, cooking continuously until the mixture thickens and moisture evaporates.
5. Combine and Shape Ladoos: Transfer the mixture to a flat dish to cool slightly. Add the roasted dry fruits and mix thoroughly. Grease your palms lightly and shape the mixture into small, even ladoos. Roll each ladoo in the prepared makhana powder for a finishing touch.

These sweet potato ladoos are now ready to serve soft, aromatic, and perfectly festive for Chaitra Navratri 2026. The combination of natural sweetness from sweet potatoes, crunch from cashews, and aroma from rose water makes them a divine offering and a healthy treat.