New moms must have these Laddoos for recovery

Recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can be a challenging and overwhelming experience, but with appropriate nutrition and care, it can be the perfect time for healing and even bonding with your newborn. Right from getting maximum rest and having a balanced diet to drinking more water and indulging in yoga or light exercises, the period of postpartum recovery is of utmost importance in transitioning from the period of pregnancy to normal life. Diet plays an intrinsic role in recovery and in order to fasten the pace of recovery, here is a nutritious Laddoo recipe that new moms must try and include in their daily life. (all image credits-istock)

Ghee- It helps in adding healthy fats to the diet which further nourishes the body, strengthens the joints, keeps the body warm and aids digestion.
Gond- Also known as Edible Gum, Gond is calcium, protein and vitamins that are essential for the body's recovery.
Poppy seeds- Poppy seeds have a calming and relaxing effect on the body. Poppy seeds contain morphines which help in inducing better sleep. They also help in producing more milk.
Coconut- Coconut improves energy levels, keeps you full for long and also helps in balancing the sugar levels in your body.

Nuts- Nuts like almonds, pistachios, cashews and walnuts make the laddoo quite rich. Just one laddoo a day will fill you up with energy. Packed with nutrients, nuts are a must-have for new mothers.
Seeds- In this recipe, we have used pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Both the seeds are a source of healthy fats and protein, which helps in healing the body internally.
Natural sweeteners- Instead of using unhealthy white sugar, we have used raisins, dates and anjeer in this laddoo recipe. Dates not only help in giving an energy boost but also increases the milk production. Anjeer strengthens the immunity and raisins are a good source of antioxidants.

6 tbsp ghee, 3 tbsp gond, 2 tbsp poppy seeds, 1 cup dry grated coconut, 1 cup chopped almonds, 1 cup chopped cashews, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 4 tbsp chopped pistachio, 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 1 cup raisins, 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, 6 dry fig (anjeer) and 400 grams dates.

1. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add gond and fry till it puffs up.
2. Take out the gond in a plate and crush it to form a coarse powder.
3. Now dry roast the poppy seeds for a minute or so.
4. Also dry roast the grated coconut.
5. Collect the crushed gond, poppy seeds and grated coconut in a bowl.
6. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, raisins and sunflower seeds.
7. Toss and roast all the ingredients for a while. Take them out on a plate and roughly crush them.
8. Now, heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add finely chopped anjeer and mashed dates.
9. Saute till the two ingredients attain a paste-like consistency.
10. Now, mix all the ingredients together to form a mixture.
11. Grease your hands with some ghee, pinch out small balls from the mixture and roll between your hands to make laddoos.
12. Store the laddoos in an airtight container and enjoy them anytime you want.

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