Laddo Bessan| Mauritian 🇲🇺 style| sweets | @myrecipesdiary

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey offers natural sweetness but may alter texture.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with a different flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds can provide crunch without allergens.

saffron strands

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric adds color but lacks saffron's unique flavor.

Prepare a batter by mixing besan, water, and baking soda until smooth.

Heat ghee in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Drop small spoonfuls of the batter into the hot ghee, frying until golden.

Remove the fried boondi and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, combine sugar and water to make a syrup, cooking until it reaches a one-string consistency.

Add cardamom powder and saffron strands to the syrup, stirring well.

Combine the fried boondi with the syrup, mixing until well coated.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding chopped nuts and raisins.

Grease your hands with ghee and shape the mixture into small round laddoos.

Let the laddoos cool completely before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens