‘Dinka’ means edible gum, and is also known as ‘Gaund’ in Hindi. ‘Laadu'(marathi) or ‘Laddu’ (Hindi) is just a sweetmeat in a round form, such as my Rava Besan Ladu or Churmura Laddu. The ‘Gum and dry fruits’ – Dinkache Ladoo – is a typical Maharashtrian delicacy which is generally made for new mothers.

 

All the ingredients used in Dinkache ladu have a high nutritive value, and provide strength and nourishment to someone who has just faced the ordeal of child birth. But that is not the only time you can make these.

These Dinka laddus are good for anyone, and eaten in moderation provide a good dose of vitamins and minerals. Not to mention the added benefit of feeding your sweet tooth ;). Did I mention these are simply delicious? It is very difficult to limit yourself to only one at a time.

Gum produces heat in the body hence this is also generally eaten as a winter food.

Gum is available in the form of crystals which puff up when roasted. This recipe calls for deep frying the gum in ghee, but I have found that you can easily get away with almost sauteing the gum in very less ghee than called for. The gum puffs up and lightens like pop corn.

Dinkache Ladoo Recipe

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The gum has a sticky bite to it even in the powdered form and could be an acquired taste. I hope you try this traditional Indian recipe for this yummy dessert.