Immunity30 min
Alsi (Flaxseed) Laddoo for Winter
A small laddoo of roasted flaxseed, jaggery and ghee as a winter snack. Flaxseed is high in fibre; eat one and drink water, and skip if you manage blood sugar without advice.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
A winter seed laddoo
Alsi laddoo is a traditional winter sweet in North India, made from roasted flaxseed, jaggery and ghee. Flaxseed is a source of fibre and plant fats, and warming spices like dry ginger are often added.
One small laddoo is enough, with a glass of water, because flaxseed has a lot of fibre. This is a seasonal snack and not a treatment for any condition.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted alsi
- ½ cup jaggery
- 2 tbsp ghee
- Pinch of dry ginger powder
How to prepare
- Dry roast alsi until it starts to pop and grind coarsely.
- Melt jaggery with ghee, mix with alsi and ginger and shape into small laddoos.
How to use
- Eat one small laddoo in the morning.
- Drink a glass of water with it.
Helpful habits
- Grind coarsely, not too fine.
- Store in an airtight tin.
Precautions
- Too much can cause loose motions.
- People with diabetes should check portions with their doctor.
- A snack, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use sugar?
- Jaggery is traditional, but keep the amount small.
How long do they keep?
- Two weeks in an airtight tin.
Can kids have them?
- A small piece for older children.
