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Authentic Besan Laddu Recipe
This recipe guides you through making traditional Indian Besan Laddu, a popular sweet treat made from roasted gram flour (besan), clarified butter (ghee), powdered sugar, and fragrant cardamom, often studded with dry fruits. These rich and aromatic spherical sweets are perfect for festivals, celebrations, or as a delightful snack, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a comforting flavor.
#Indian dessert
#Sweet
#Festival food
#Besan Laddu
#Diwali
#Holi
#Vegetarian
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Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
15
Servings
Medium
Indian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
276
Calories
4g
Protein
32g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Besan roasting in ghee
Ingredients
Servings: 15
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Instructions
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- Measure out all your ingredients. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan or kadai, melt the ghee over low heat until it's fully liquid.3m
Preview3mPreviewMeasure out all your ingredients. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan or kadai, melt the ghee over low heat until it's fully liquid. - Add the besan to the melted ghee. Begin roasting on low-medium heat, stirring continuously with a spatula. Continue to roast for about 12-15 minutes, or until the besan turns a light golden brown, becomes aromatic, and the mixture loosens up, resembling a smooth paste.15m
Preview15mPreviewAdd the besan to the melted ghee. Begin roasting on low-medium heat, stirring continuously with a spatula. Continue to roast for about 12-15 minutes, or until the besan turns a light golden brown, becomes aromatic, and the mixture loosens up, resembling a smooth paste. - Remove the pan from the heat and let the besan mixture cool down for 5-10 minutes. It should still be warm but comfortable enough to handle. While warm, add the powdered sugar, cardamom powder, chopped cashews, almonds, and raisins. Mix everything thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until all ingredients are well combined and the sugar is evenly distributed.8m
Preview8mPreviewRemove the pan from the heat and let the besan mixture cool down for 5-10 minutes. It should still be warm but comfortable enough to handle. While warm, add the powdered sugar, cardamom powder, chopped cashews, almonds, and raisins. Mix everything thoroughly with a spatula or your hands until all ingredients are well combined and the sugar is evenly distributed. - Take small portions of the mixture, roughly 1.5-2 tablespoons each. Gently press and roll them between your palms to form smooth, round laddus. Apply firm but gentle pressure to ensure they hold their shape.15m
Preview15mPreviewTake small portions of the mixture, roughly 1.5-2 tablespoons each. Gently press and roll them between your palms to form smooth, round laddus. Apply firm but gentle pressure to ensure they hold their shape. - Arrange the prepared laddus on a plate or tray and let them set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This allows them to firm up completely. Once set, store the Besan Laddus in an airtight container.1m
Preview1mPreviewArrange the prepared laddus on a plate or tray and let them set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This allows them to firm up completely. Once set, store the Besan Laddus in an airtight container.
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