BM #77 Week 2 Day 1 -
This week I shall focus on some whole grain recipes which can be fun to make and enjoy. For day 1, I tried to make a Jowar Dhani Laddu, but in my over enthusiasm I poured in more jowar dhani than the syrup could handle. So I ended up with a dry version of jowar dhani laddu. That is when I decided we could enjoy it more like caramelized popcorn.
When my little one first tasted it, she asked me if it was caramelized popcorn :). We all loved it but the sweet hater at home aka my older one said she loves the spicier version (Jowar Dhani Chivda) better. I rest my case for your judgement. So try and let me know.
Ingredients -
Jowar Dhani / Popped Jowar / Jonna Pelalu 3 cups
Jaggery powdered 1/2 cup
Almonds chopped and roasted 2 Tbsp
Cardamom Powder 1/2 tsp
Method Of Preparation -
In a heated non stick kadai, add powdered jaggery and about 2-3 tablespoons of water. Let it come to a boil and check to see when the syrup is of a one string consistency.
Sprinkle the cardamom powder and chopped almonds.
Reduce the heat and pour in the popped jowar. Mix well and remove from heat.
[If the jowar is reduced to about 2 cups, the mixture can be rolled into smaller portions of laddus.]
Allow it to cool and enjoy.
Preparation Time 5-7 minutes
Makes 3 cups
I have to pay either more attention at my local Patel brothers or have to get some this popped jowar from India. :)
When I saw the image, I too thought as your daughter that it was sweet popped jowar.
this looks so healthy compared to the local corn popcorn .. should try to source this jowl Dhani from a good store in hyderabad / chennai via my friends ! lovely pick !
Wow ! This sounds like a treat ! I would love to munch on this dhani and will definitely check the spicy version too .
Omg, wish i get this popped jowar, have to look here else let me check in India, and this sweetened jowar dhani rocks.
I love this Harini, the first time Athamma made it, I was so shocked to see this popping out..:)..very nice twist you got there!..if it was me, I will say yes to both..:)
This dried version is more like healthy version of sweet kettle corn. A great recipe to try. Super
I too thought it was caramel popcorn. Nice, healthy recipe.
Such a lovely recipe!! Looks wow...
Very interesting and nutritious snack/ dessert. Looks great.
I remember when we were young we used to get Howard dhani during the Holi celebration. Your recipe brought back some sweet memories. A nice healthy treat.
what a yummy looking snack
We get this popped jowar in Dharwad. Must ask Pappa for it n, of course, my kids will want the chivda.