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Besan Laddoo
: Nutty, Aromatic Sweet Gram Flour Balls

35 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
6
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Besan Laddoo are traditional Indian sweet balls made with roasted gram flour, ghee, sugar and aromatic spices. Slow-roasted besan and ghee create a rich, nutty base, while a touch of cardamom lends a subtle perfume. These melt-in-the-mouth laddoos come together in under 30 minutes with minimal effort - the key lies in patiently roasting the besan until it turns a light golden brown.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupBesan (gram flour)
1/2 cupGhee
1/2 cupPowdered sugar
1/2 tspGreen cardamom powder
a pinchSaffron strands
2 tbspChopped nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios)

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Directions

Besan Laddoo Recipe

Description - Step 1

Roast besan

 

To start with this besan laddu recipe, in a heavy-bottomed kadai or pan, heat the ghee on low flame. Add the besan and begin roasting, stirring continuously. The besan will start to darken slowly and become aromatic. Keep stirring and roasting on low heat until the besan turns a light golden-brown colour and smells nutty. This step is crucial, so be patient and keep the heat low to prevent burning.

Besan Laddoo Recipe

Description - Step 2

Cool the mix

Once the besan is roasted, turn off the heat. Let the besan-ghee mixture cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes until it is just warm to touch. If you add sugar while the mix is hot, the laddoos will become dense and hard.

Besan Laddoo Recipe

Description - Step 3

Add sugar and flavourings

Once the roasted besan has cooled, add the sifted powdered sugar, cardamom powder, saffron (if using), and nuts (if using). Mix everything together really well.

Besan Laddoo Recipe

Description - Step 4

Shape the laddoos

 

While the mixture is still warm, take small portions and roll them between your palms to shape them into round laddoos. Don't press too hard, or they'll become dense. The laddoos will firm up more as they cool completely.

Besan Laddoo Recipe

Description - Step 5

Cool and store

Let the laddoos cool fully on a plate for 25-30 minutes. Store the laddoos in an airtight container at room temperature for 7-10 days or in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Bring them to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

Step 1
Roast besan
25 minutes
Step 2
Cool the mix
15 minutes
Step 3
Add sugar and flavourings
3 minutes
Step 4
Shape the laddoos
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool and store
30 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating

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Arrange the besan laddoos on a pretty serving plate or in a traditional steel thali for a festive presentation.

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Pairing

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Pair the laddoos with a hot cup of ginger chai or a tall glass of chilled milk for a satisfying sweet treat.

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Garnishing

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If you haven't already added nuts to the laddoos, you can garnish them with finely chopped pistachios for a pop of colour and texture.

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