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HEALTHY Besan Ladoo Recipe Without Sugar [Dates Laddu Recipe for Weight Loss]

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Besan Ladoo

Cultural Context

Originating in India, Besan Ladoo is a traditional sweet made from roasted gram flour and ghee, often prepared during festivals like Diwali. It symbolizes prosperity and is a favorite offering during celebrations. Today, variations exist with different nuts and sweeteners, making it a beloved treat across the globe.

IndianINdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup besan
1 tablespoon desi ghee
8 to 10 dates
1 green cardamom
cashews or almonds (for roasting)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder (optional)

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: jaggery

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Jaggery provides a rich flavor and is less processed.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds provide crunch and are often more affordable.

saffron strands

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: food coloring

Turmeric adds color without the cost of saffron.

1

Roast cashews or almonds in a pan

2

Add 1/2 cup of besan to the pan and dry roast for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic

3

Add 1 tablespoon of desi ghee or oil of choice and continue to stir and roast on low flame until slightly browned

4

Turn off the flame and let it cool down

5

Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder (optional)

6

Grind roasted nuts to powder

7

Chop 8 to 10 dates and grind them separately

8

Add the ground dates to the besan mixture and mix well

9

Shape the mixture into ladoos

10

Decorate with cashews

Cooking Techniques

roastingmixingrolling

Equipment Needed

panmixer grinder

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Besan LaddooGram Flour Sweet

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