Ekadashi-safe ingredients
- Roasted peanuts
- Jaggery
- Ghee
- Cardamom if allowed
Method
- Remove peanut skins after roasting.
- Pulse peanuts coarsely.
- Warm jaggery with a little ghee until soft enough to bind.
- Mix peanuts and cardamom into the jaggery.
- Shape into small laddus while warm.
Tradition caveat
Peanuts are common in several regions, but a few families avoid them; use almonds or dates only if accepted locally.
Nutrition note
Peanut laddu is dense and filling, so a small piece is enough for most modified fasts.
Serving note
Useful as a small prasad-style sweet or travel-friendly vrat snack.
FAQs
Can I use sugar instead of jaggery?
Yes, if your household allows sugar. Jaggery is common but not mandatory.
Are peanuts always allowed?
No. They are commonly used, but still tradition-dependent in some families.