Pin I have to admit Diwali this year is going to be even more low-key than usual with minimal sweets and snacks being made. Since Sameera, life has taken a 360 degree turn and I have no time for anything! Understandable, I know but it’s made worse by the fact that I work full time and so any time at home, I spend with her entirely. I rarely cook anymore, baked bread once in the last 12 months, and pretty much whatever my helper decides to make (she IS a very good cook though so that’s a silver lining). Pin Diwali cooking this year is average at best and I may not be making any elaborate Diwali snacks at home. That said, a few easy Diwali sweets with condensed milk may be just up my alley since I am so short on time and a constantly stressed new mom. This oats and dates ladoo is super simple and can be made in less than 20 minutes. Here are more Diwali recipes under 20 minutes in case you are short on time like me this year! Step by Step Oats and Dates Ladoo Measure out oats. Pit the dates and mash with your fingertips. Set aside.PinChop the nuts coarselyPinIn a dry pan, add the oats and nuts. PinRoast until light golden brown, about 5-8 minutesPinTransfer to a spice grinder or food processor and process into a coarse powderPinTransfer the oats and nuts powder into a bowl and add the chia seeds, if usingPinMix well to combine. Add the dates and using your fingertips, gently mix it inPinAdd ghee a little at a time and bring the mixture together until you are able to shape into ballsPinMake small lemon-sized ladoo and set asidePinStore in airtight container in room temperature for up to three days. Oats dates ladoos also make great gifts during Diwali. For oats and dates ladoo in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu etc use the Google Translate button in the sidebar.
