Ingredients: 2 cups Sweet Potatoes – boiled and mashed,3/4 cup Sugar – adjust as per taste,3 tablespoons Fresh coconut – (grated) for filling + 1 tablespoon (for garnishing),1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi),1 tablespoon Badam (Almond) – crushed coarsely,1 tablespoon Cashew nuts – crushed coarsely,10 Raisins,1/4 cup Ghee
Time in minutes: 70 Servings: 4 Course: Dessert Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To start making Shakkarkandi ke Laddu, heat ghee in a non-sticky pan. Add mashed sweet potatoes and sauté for 12-15 mins.Add grated coconut, green cardamom powder, almonds & cashews, raisins and sugar. Mix well over medium heat.Keep stirring until the mixture comes together as a single mass. Takes about 3-5 minutes.When the mixture is still warm, shape them into small balls.Put grated coconut in a plate and roll the balls over it.Place them in the fridge for 10-15 mins and serve the yummy Shakkarkandi ke Laddu/ Sweet Potato Laddu recipe for teatime.