Mithoi ladoo means ladoo or balls made from rice flour. There are two types of mithoi ladoo . One is Kesa mithoi and the other one is Poka mithoi . Kesa means raw. So from the name kesa mithoi it reveals that it is a no-cook ladoo which is generally served or distributed in religious functions with Maah-prasad. Assamese maah-prasad is the traditional offerings to GOD during any ritual function which is a combination of chickpeas , green gram, some fruits and mithoi ladoos and are served on banana leaves. The picture above is of Maah-prasad served during my father-in-law's death anniversary(hokam). The round white coloured balls are kesa mithoi. Poka mithoi is also a kind of rice ball which is also served or distributed during religious functions among the devotees specially on Krishna Janmasthami celebrated on Namghar (prayer house of Assamese community) . Poka mithoi is also distributed on religious ceremonies like Akhondo Bhagawat Path (continuous day and night
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