Besan Ladoo Recipe with step by step photo - Besan ladoo is one of the popular sweet in India. It's usually made during festive time. Besan ladoo is easy and healthy sweet which is made all over India. To make these besan ladoo, gram (chickpea) flour is roasted in ghee until aromatic and turns to a light brown color.

Besan Ladoo Recipe with step by step photo - Besan Ladoo is one of the popular sweet in India. It is usually made during festive time like Ganesh chaturthi, Diwali or Holi.. Besan Ladoo is easy and healthy sweet which is made all over India. To make these Besan Ladoo, gram (chickpea) flour is roasted in ghee until aromatic and turns to a light brown color. When it starts releasing the ghee then turn off the heat. The flour is then cooled down a bit, powdered sugar and nuts are added, the mixture is then shaped to balls. To make them healthier, you can add dry fruits like almonds, raisins, cashews or pistachios. I am adding raisins, almond and cashews. You can make them in bulk and store in air tight container for 10 to 15 days. These ladoos are loved by most kids.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25 Minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• Ghee - 100 grams
• Besan (gram flour) - 250 grams
• Sugar (powder) - 250 grams
• Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
• Raisins - 2 tbsp
• Almond – 2 tbsp
• Cashews – 10-12

Method:

1. Make the powder of cashews and almond. Keep it aside.

2. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan.

3. Add besan and roast till brown in color on low-medium heat stirring continuously. It will take around 20 minutes.

4. Add cardamom powder and mix well.

5. Add almond-cashews powder and raisins, mix it well.

6. Turn off the heat and when flour is cooled down a bit, add powdered sugar, mix well.

7. Let the besan mixture become cool to warm temperature and then shape into medium sized besan ladoos.

8. Leave the ladoos on a plate to cool to room temperature before putting into airtight container. These ladoos can be stored for 2 to 3 weeks.



Besan Ladoo Recipe with step by step photo:

1. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan.

2. Add besan and roast till brown in color on low-medium heat stirring continuously. It will take around 20 minutes.

3. Add cardamom powder and mix well.

4. Add almond-cashews powder and raisins, mix it well.

5.Turn off the heat and when flour is cooled down a bit, add powdered sugar, mix well.

6. Let the besan mixture become cool to warm temperature.

7. Then shape into medium sized besan ladoos.

8. Leave the ladoos on a plate to cool to room temperature before putting into airtight container.