Shop the Drop Gond Makhana Laddoo
Signature No. 02
Gond Makhana Laddoo
Light. Nutty. Delicate. Nourishing.
The lighter of the two. Makhana is roasted until it shatters, then ground with pistachios, almonds, and sesame. Misri keeps the sweetness clean instead of heavy, and it stays soft enough for anyone.
$18 6 handmade laddoos
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- Ingredients
- Makhana, gond katira, almonds, cashews, pistachios, raisins, sesame seeds, dried coconut, ghee, rock sugar (misri), cardamom
- Box
- 6 laddoos, roughly 30–35g each
- Made
- By hand, in Michigan, after you order
- Keeps
- 2 weeks at room temperature, 6 weeks refrigerated
- Contains
- Tree nuts, sesame, coconut, dairy (ghee)
What is inside
Eleven ingredients, ground fine.
Makhana
Fox nuts traditionally used throughout South Asian cooking, providing carbohydrates and naturally occurring nutrients.
Almonds
Healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium, plant protein, and fiber.
Pistachios
Plant protein, fiber, healthy fats, potassium, and naturally occurring antioxidants.
Sesame Seeds
Plant protein, healthy fats, calcium, magnesium, copper, and other naturally occurring minerals.
Gond Katira
A traditional plant derived pantry ingredient commonly used in Indian food preparations.
Cashews
Healthy fats, copper, magnesium, and plant protein.
Raisins
Natural sweetness, carbohydrates, fiber, and potassium.
Misri
Traditional rock sugar used for delicate sweetness. Misri is an added sugar.
Ingredient by ingredient
Why each one is in there.
Makhana
Fox nuts traditionally used throughout South Asian cooking, providing carbohydrates and naturally occurring nutrients.
Gond Katira
A traditional plant derived pantry ingredient commonly used in Indian food preparations.
Almonds
Healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium, plant protein, and fiber.
Cashews
Healthy fats, copper, magnesium, and plant protein.
Pistachios
Plant protein, fiber, healthy fats, potassium, and naturally occurring antioxidants.
Raisins
Natural sweetness, carbohydrates, fiber, and potassium.
Sesame Seeds
Plant protein, healthy fats, calcium, magnesium, copper, and other naturally occurring minerals.
Dried Coconut
Provides fat, fiber, flavor, and texture.
Ghee
Provides richness, texture, and fat.
Misri
Traditional rock sugar used for delicate sweetness. Misri is an added sugar.
Cardamom
Provides warm, fragrant flavor.
Ingredient and nutrition information is provided for general educational purposes only. Dhivi & Co. products are foods, not dietary supplements or medicines, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual nutritional needs vary, particularly during childhood, pregnancy, postpartum, and older adulthood. Customers with specific dietary or medical concerns should consult an appropriate healthcare professional.
Who this one tends to be for
Softer, lighter, easier to eat.
Mothers
Gond katira, makhana, ghee, coconut, and nuts all have long histories in Indian household cooking, including foods commonly prepared during different seasons of motherhood. They may fit within a balanced diet during pregnancy and postpartum — talk to your own healthcare provider about what is right for you.
Grandparents
Softer than the sattu laddoo and less dense to chew. Sesame and almonds contribute calcium and magnesium — nutrients important for normal bone health, as part of a balanced diet.
Anyone who finds sweets too sweet
Misri sweetens cleanly and lightly. This is the box Prasi sends to people who say they do not really like Indian sweets.
Tradition, explained
Makhana was a festival food long before it was a health food.
Fox nuts have been harvested from ponds in eastern India for centuries, roasted in ghee, salted, and eaten by the handful. Gond katira is a plant derived pantry ingredient used in Indian preparations, particularly ones associated with rest and recovery.
Prasi makes this laddoo the way it was made at home — roasted until light, ground with nuts and sesame, sweetened just enough with misri.
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How to enjoy
Any time of day.
Lighter than the sattu laddoo, so it works in the afternoon or late at night without sitting heavy. Good with warm milk, which is how Prasi’s mother served it.
Storage
Airtight, out of the sun.
Keeps about two weeks at room temperature in a sealed container, or six weeks refrigerated. Makhana softens with humidity, so keep the lid on.
Allergen information
Contains tree nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, coconut), sesame, and dairy (ghee).
Made in a home kitchen that also handles peanuts and wheat. We do not claim this product is gluten free.
Questions
About this laddoo.
Lighter, softer, and less filling. The sattu laddoo is built on roasted gram flour and jaggery; this one is built on makhana and misri. If you want something to replace a snack, take the sattu. If you want something to finish a meal, take this.
No. Depending on the recipe, laddoos may contain dried fruits as well as added sweeteners such as jaggery, misri, or palm sugar. This one contains misri and raisins.
Many of the ingredients have long histories in family cooking, but nutritional needs during pregnancy and postpartum vary. Customers should discuss individual dietary needs with their healthcare provider.
Yes — almonds, cashews, pistachios, and dried coconut, plus sesame seeds. If you need a nut free build, the customizer lets you leave every tree nut out.
Yes. Start from makhana in Build Your Laddoo and choose the rest yourself.