Homemade Motichoor Ladoo | Iftar Recipe | Festival Recipe by Cooking Mate

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is a healthier option, while all-purpose flour can be used for a different texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat, and vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are healthier, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

Sift gram flour into a bowl and mix with 1 cup + 3/4 cups of water to form a smooth batter.

Heat ghee in a frying pan until hot, then pour in small amounts of batter to form tiny balls.

Fry the batter balls until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, then remove and drain on paper towels.

In another pot, combine 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to make a syrup, boiling until it reaches a one-string consistency.

Add food color and kewra water to the syrup, stirring well to combine.

Soak the fried balls in the syrup for a few minutes until they absorb the sweetness.

Mix in the juice of one small slice of lemon for fragrance and flavor.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then shape into small round balls (ladoo) by rolling in your palms.

Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios on top of each ladoo.

Cooking Techniques

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