Besan Laddu

Besan Ladoo or Besan ke Laddu - Easy Step by Step Recipe of famous Indian Dessert made with Gram flour (Besan),Sugar & Ghee.Traditional Indian Diwali Sweet.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Keyword besan laddu

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 118kcal

Author Chhavi

Ingredients

¼ Cup Ghee
1 Cup Besan Gram Flour
½ Cup Sugar or Bhoora or Karara
½ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
1 pinch Saffron
2 tablespoon Slivered almonds or pistachios or Melon Seeds(Optional)

Instructions

Heat a flat pan on medium low heat.Add Ghee to the pan.
Once the ghee has completely melted, add the gram flour.
Roast the gram flour for 20-25 minutes till the flour changes color to goldenish brown and starts smelling nutty. Do this slowly and at a low flame.
Spread the mixture on a plate and let it cool down enough to be able to work with it.(not room temperature but still hot to touch)
Add Powdered Sugar & Cardamom powder, mix well.
Add any roasted slivered nuts & Seeds at this point.
When its still warm, Shape into bite sized balls.As it cools, it will become solid.
Store in an airtight container for upto 2-3 weeks outside or 2-3 months refrigerated.

Notes

Troubleshooting

If the laddus are not firm enough, keep the laddu mixture in the fridge for 10-15 minutes and try working with it after.

You would also add a little more roasted besan to the mixture.

If your laddus are melting or not retaining shape after making, keep them in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. They will firm up.

if you don't like nuts in the laddus, leave them out.

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