How to make a simple & fast sweet dish “Laru” of Assam?

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You must have heard a lot about Assamese Pitha but there is another simple sweet dish from Assam, that is often made during festivals and celebrations, “Laru”. This simple and quick to prepare sweet dish is made from rice flour, gur (jaggery), and coconut, and is shaped into small round balls that are deep-fried until golden brown. Here’s a simple recipe to make Assamese Sweet dish “Laru” at home:

Laru dish Assam

Assamese Laru

"Laru" is a simple and quick to prepare sweet dish made from rice flour, gur (jaggery), and coconut, and is shaped into small round balls that are deep-fried until golden brown.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5 people
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Deep Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1 cup gur jaggery, melted
  • Salt a pinch
  • 1 Cup Oil for deep-frying

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together the rice flour, grated coconut, melted gur, and salt.
  • Knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
  • Shape the dough into small, round balls.
  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  • Fry the Laru balls until golden brown on all sides.
  • Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

Notes

You can also add cardamom powder or sesame seeds to the mixture for extra flavor.
Keyword laddu, sweet dish

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Here’s an estimate of the amount of some key vitamins and minerals in a 100g serving of sweet Laru:

Vitamins:

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 0.1-0.2mg (8-17% of RDI)
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 0.1mg (9% of RDI)
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 1-2mg (6-13% of RDI)
  • Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (7% of RDI)
  • Folate: 40-60mcg (10-15% of RDI)

Minerals:

  • Iron: 0.7-1mg (9-13% of RDI)
  • Magnesium: 20-30mg (5-7% of RDI)
  • Phosphorus: 70-100mg (10-14% of RDI)
  • Potassium: 200-250mg (6-7% of RDI)
  • Zinc: 0.5-1mg (5-9% of RDI)

However, it’s important to keep in mind that these values are rough estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients used and cooking method. Additionally, deep-frying can cause some loss of nutrients. It’s best to consume Laru in moderation as part of a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods.