Hair-Power Seed Laddoos

No-ghee seed-and-date laddoos made with pumpkin, sunflower, flax, sesame, chia, and kalonji. Lightly roast, pulse, knead with dates and cocoa, then roll.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Dry roast each ingredient separately over medium heat: pumpkin seeds for 2.5–4 minutes until they puff slightly; sunflower seeds for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden; flaxseeds for 1.5–2 minutes until they crackle; sesame seeds for 40–50 seconds; kalonji for 20–30 seconds. Do not roast chia seeds.

Step 2

Spread the roasted seeds on a plate and allow them to cool completely.

Step 3

Add the roasted seeds and the dry chia seeds to a mixer. Pulse until you get a slightly coarse powder. Do not over-grind.

Step 4

Grind the dates separately into a sticky paste. If the dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 8–10 minutes, drain well, then grind.

Step 5

Transfer the seed powder, date paste and cocoa powder to a large bowl. Knead thoroughly with clean hands for 2–3 minutes until the mixture holds together.

Step 6

If the mixture feels dry, knead in 2–3 extra dates. If it feels sticky, mix in a little more ground seed mixture.

Step 7

Divide the mixture into 20 equal portions and roll each portion into a firm laddoo about 22 g in weight.

Step 8

Store in an airtight container.