Flaxseed Ladoos, Sugar Free Prune Burfi, Baked Ragi Chakli and Horse Gram Dal Gujiya offer a perfect balance of traditional flavors with a modern, health-conscious twist. These recipes feature ingredients like flaxseed, prunes, ragi and horse gram, each packed with nutrients and rich textures. Perfect for festive occasions or everyday treats, these dishes highlight the versatility of whole grains, natural sweeteners and plant-based proteins. With simplified methods and wholesome ingredients, these recipes from Chef Pradeep Singh, Executive Chef at the Resort, will make it easy to enjoy a guilt-free indulgence that combines taste, nutrition and a touch of nostalgia.

Alsi Ki Ladoo (Flaxseed Ladoo) with Foxtail Millets

Ingredients: Flax seeds (500 g), wheat flour (500 g), ghee (400 g), jaggery/sugar (750 g), chopped cashew nuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, ground cardamom.

Preparation: Roast the flax seeds and wheat flour separately. Prepare a syrup with jaggery or sugar. Mix the roasted ingredients with the syrup and chopped nuts. Form ladoos while they are hot.

Sugar-free burfi with prunes, dates and nuts

Ingredients: Seedless dates (200 g), prunes (50 g), golden raisins (50 g), mixed nuts, ghee (100 g).

Preparation: Chop the dates, prunes and walnuts. Roast the nuts in ghee, then add the dates and prunes. Spread the mixture in a greased tray, let cool and cut into squares.

Baked Ragi Chakli

Ingredients: Ragi flour (¾ cup), yogurt (½ cup), wheat flour, sesame seeds, chili powder, hing, salt, oil

Preparation: Mix dry ingredients, form a dough with yogurt and water, add oil and shape into chaklis. Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes.

Horse Gram Dal Gujiya

Paste: Maida (2 cups), ghee, salt, water

Garnishing: Cooked horse gram dal, cumin, fennel, sesame seeds, spices, green chilies, ginger.

Preparation: Prepare the dough, prepare the filling, shape the gujiyas and fry them until golden brown.