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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
4 cups gram flour
1 cup ghee
2 and 1/2 cups sugar (ground to fine powder)
1 tablespoon green cardamom powder
kishmish (raisins)

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

Heat 1 cup of ghee in a pan over medium to low flame until melted

2

Add 4 cups of gram flour to the pan and roast, stirring continuously, until it releases an aroma and the color changes to a slightly dark golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes

3

Continue roasting for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture leaves the sides of the vessel and releases ghee

4

Remove from heat and let cool slightly

5

Add 2 cups of powdered sugar little by little, mixing well after each addition

6

Stir in 1 tablespoon of green cardamom powder and mix thoroughly

7

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, until it's a bit warmer than room temperature

8

Take small portions of the mixture, press it well to bind, and roll into balls or ladoos

9

Top each ladoo with a kishmish

Cooking Techniques

roastingmixingrolling

Equipment Needed

panspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Besan LaddooGram Flour Sweet

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