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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 ghee
2 cups gram flour
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/2 cup chopped dry fruits

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Start with a slow flame and add ghee to a pan

2

Add gram flour to the ghee and roast it on low heat, stirring continuously

3

Roast until the gram flour turns brownish in color

4

Remove from flame and stir lightly

5

Add a little turmeric to enhance the color

6

Let the mixture cool completely at room temperature

7

Once cooled, add cardamom powder (or black cardamom powder)

8

Add sugar to the cooled mixture and mix well

9

Add chopped dry fruits (optional) and mix nicely

10

Form the mixture into round balls

11

Garnish the ladoos with more chopped dry fruits

Cooking Techniques

roastingmixingrolling

Equipment Needed

panspatulaplatemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Besan LaddooGram Flour Sweet

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