Description
Inspired by traditional rural recipes, Past In Present Agro Arogyam Laddu Trio Box brings together Aliv, Methi and Gond laddus for Diwali gifting and sharing—offering a total net weight of 740 g across 3 individual packs (Aliv 240 g, Methi 250 g and Gond 250 g). The recipes combine A2 Gir Cow Ghee, jaggery, dry fruits and traditional ingredients. This festive collection celebrates traditional preparation rather than comparisons with other fats such as vanaspati. Ingredients across the recipes include edible gum (Gond) and dry dates (Kharik). Hand-rolled in small batches by women of a self-help group in Karad village, these laddus bring traditional flavours to your festive table.
Key Highlights & Benefits
- Trio of Traditional Flavours (740 g Total Weight): Three individual packs—Gond Laddu 250 g, Aliv Laddu 240 g and Methi Laddu 250 g—bring variety to festive gifting and sharing.
- Made with A2 Gir Cow Ghee: Ghee adds its characteristic aroma and richness to each recipe.
- Sweetened with Jaggery: Jaggery brings a rich sweetness that complements the seeds, nuts and other ingredients.
- Gond & Dry Dates: Traditional ingredients include edible gum (Gond/Etu), dry dates (Kharik), seeds and nuts, with each variety offering its own flavour and texture.
- Small-Batch Preparation: Hand-rolled by women artisans, these laddus are a traditional addition to Diwali celebrations.
Ingredients & Shelf Life
What’s Inside the Trio Box
1. Gond Laddu (250 g) — Traditional Ghee & Jaggery Flavour
- Ingredients: Sprouted Ragi Flour, A2 Gir Cow Ghee, Jaggery, Gond (Acacia Gum), Almond, Cashew, Jayfal (Nutmeg).
- Key Benefits: A traditional sweet combining the listed ingredients with ghee, jaggery, nuts and nutmeg, suited to festive serving and sharing.
2. Aliv Laddu (240 g) — Garden Cress & Dry-Date Flavour
- Ingredients: Kharik (Dry Date), Coconut, Aliv Seeds (Garden Cress / Halim), Gulkand, A2 Gir Cow Ghee, Jaggery, Gond (Acacia Gum), Almond, Cashew, Khaskhas (Poppy Seeds).
- Key Benefits: Aliv seeds, coconut, dry dates and gulkand offer a distinctive combination of flavours in this traditional laddu.
3. Methi Laddu (250 g) — Traditional Bitter-Sweet Flavour
- Ingredients: Kharik (Dry Date), Coconut, Wheat Flour, A2 Gir Cow Ghee, Jaggery, Methi Seeds (Fenugreek), Gond (Acacia Gum), Almond, Cashew, Khaskhas (Poppy Seeds), Black Manuka (Raisins).
- Key Benefits: Fenugreek lends its characteristic bitter note, balanced by jaggery, dry dates, coconut and raisins for a traditional bitter-sweet taste.
Nutritional Information
Approximate values from the product stickers for each individual variety. These are not combined values for the Trio Box. Serving size: 1 laddu (approximately 25g). Nutrient quantities are per 100g; %RDA values are per 25g serving, as printed on the sticker.
Gond Laddu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | %RDA* per serving (25g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 520 kcal | 6.5% |
| Protein | 9.2g | — |
| Total Carbo hydrates |
62g | — |
| Total Sugar | 34g | — |
| Added Sugar | 17g | 8.5% |
| Total Fat | 28g | 10.4% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8g | 14.5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.0% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 0.3% |
Aliv Laddu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | %RDA* per serving (25g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 540 kcal | 6.8% |
| Protein | 9.6g | — |
| Total Carbo hydrates |
60.8g | — |
| Total Sugar | 34.5g | — |
| Added Sugar | 18g | 9.0% |
| Total Fat | 28.8g | 10.7% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 14.8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.0% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 0.3% |
Methi Laddu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | %RDA* per serving (25g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 512 kcal | 6.4% |
| Protein | 10.4g | — |
| Total Carbo hydrates |
60g | — |
| Total Sugar | 32g | — |
| Added Sugar | 16.8g | 8.4% |
| Total Fat | 27.2g | 10.1% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4g | 14.1% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.0% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 0.3% |
*Recommended Dietary Allowance is calculated on the basis of 2000 kcal energy for a moderate adult, as stated on the sticker. A dash indicates that no %RDA is printed for that nutrient on the sticker.
Know Your Maker
The Story Behind Every Hand-Rolled Laddu
Some things cannot be replicated by machines. The warmth of a hand-rolled laddu, the aroma of slow-simmered desi cow ghee, and the deep, mineral sweetness of unrefined jaggery belong to a tradition that only patient hands and honest ingredients can keep alive.
At PIP AGRO, every laddu carries the heritage of a rural kitchen, the quiet strength of family recipes, and the determination of women entrepreneurs building a better future.
Meet Shaila Pawar: Preserving Heritage, Empowering a Village
In a quiet village near Karad, Shaila Pawar is on a mission: to bring back the deep, wholesome nourishment of traditional Indian food to modern families replacing packaged, processed snacks.
The knowledge Shaila relies on was not learned from cookbooks or industrial food courses. It was passed down to her by two central pillars of her life — her mother and her mother-in-law. For generations, the women of their family understood how to use seasonal grains, edible gum (gond), warming spices, and pure cow ghee to nourish the whole family across every stage of life.
Today, Shaila has transformed this generational kitchen wisdom into a thriving village collective. As the leader of her local self-help group, she provides steady, dignified livelihoods to more than 10 women from her village. This venture is also a true family endeavor — her entire household works alongside her, helping with sourcing, preparation, and careful packaging to ensure every batch leaves their home with uncompromising purity.
Three Years of Unwavering Trust & Small-Batch Freshness
For over three years, PIP AGRO has worked hand-in-hand with Shaila Pawar and her collective. While commercial brands cut corners with industrial machinery, artificial binders, refined sugars, or cheap palm oils, nothing in Shaila's kitchen has changed since day one:
- No Factory Lines: Every laddu is measured, blended, and hand-shaped by skilled women.
- Made to Order: Laddus are never mass-produced to sit on warehouse shelves for months. They are prepared in fresh, limited batches so the rich aroma of pure ghee and roasted nuts reaches your doorstep intact.
- Consistent & Honest: The recipe, the proportion of ingredients, and the dedication behind every batch remain identical every single week.
What Goes Into Every Batch
The secret to these laddus is simple: 100% real food, sourced with integrity:
- Pure Desi Cow Ghee: Farm-sourced ghee that yields an unmistakable roasted aroma and carries fat-soluble nutrients.
- Natural, Unrefined Jaggery: Chemical-free, unbleached jaggery providing natural sweetness alongside trace minerals and iron.
- Traditional Gond (Edible Gum): A traditional Ayurvedic ingredient, hand-pounded and used for generations to nourish and fortify.
- Wholesome Additions: Nutrient-rich aliv (garden cress seeds), whole methi, premium dry fruits, and freshly ground jayfal (nutmeg).
- Zero Shortcuts: No refined sugar, no glucose syrup, no artificial flavors, and absolutely no chemical preservatives.
Made by Dedicated Hands, Treasured by Families
When our customers open a fresh box of these laddus, the response is immediate. Families keep returning week after week — not just because these laddus taste like the sweets their grandmothers used to make, but because they provide clean, wholesome nourishment as part of a balanced lifestyle.
When you bring home a box of PIP AGRO laddus, you are doing more than choosing honest nourishment for your family. You are directly supporting Shaila Pawar, her family, and the ten village women of Karad whose skilled hands roll every single piece with pride.
Storage Info
- General Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and clean pantry space away from heat and moisture.
- Temperature Care: Do not refrigerate, as pure A2 ghee hardens at cold temperatures and alters the soft texture. Store at ambient room temperature.
- Airtight Containment: Keep tightly closed inside the original box or transfer to an airtight glass jar or stainless-steel container after opening to preserve aroma.
- Handling: Always handle with clean, dry hands or a dry serving spoon.
Shelf Life: 3 months from the date of manufacture. Follow the manufacturing and expiry dates on your pack. Opening does not start a new 3-month shelf life.
Handmade by Shaila Pawar and her women’s group at Shraddha Food in the Karad region of Maharashtra.