Name: Baisakhi 2026: Celebrate With A Rich And Irresistible ~Caramel Besan Ladoo~ Recipe
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Besan (gram flour); ½ cup Ghee; ¾ cup Sugar; ¼ cup Water; ½ tsp Cardamom powder; 2 tbsp Chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, cashews); Pinch of salt

Question 1

How is this caramel besan ladoo recipe different from traditional besan ladoo?

Accepted Answer

The handmade caramel in this Besan Ladoo recipe gives it a festive touch, making it ideal for Baisakhi 2026 with its rich, toffee-like flavour and additional golden colour.

Question 2

How to ensure besan is roasted properly?

Accepted Answer

Cook the besan over low heat, stirring often, until fragrant and browned. Besan has a raw flavour when undercooked and a burnt texture when overdone, so the key is to cook until just brown.

Question 3

How to store caramel besan ladoos?

Accepted Answer

Keep caramel besan ladoos in a sealed container at room temperature for a maximum of 10 days.

Question 4

Do I need to use ghee or can I substitute oil?

Accepted Answer

While ghee is ideal for texture and flavour, coconut oil can be used as a vegan substitute; however, the flavour will be somewhat different.