Besan Ladoo Recipe (Besan Laddu)

Besan Ladoo is an easy and quick sweet made using besan flour, ghee, sugar, nuts and cardamom powder. This ladoo has a nice aroma and soft melt in the mouth texture. Besan Ladoo is a traditional sweet popular in India and made for Diwali & special occasions. Learn to make perfect Besan ke Laddu with the help of step by step pictures and video.

The ladoo making process is very easy but needs little patience while roasting. Don't roast in high flame else it will get burnt or taste raw. Once you get the right texture, these laddus turn out soft, aromatic and really delicious. Even kids like it so much and it stays good for many days, so it is nice for gifting also.

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• About Besan Ladoo
• Besan Ladoo Video
• Besan Ladoo Ingredients
• How to make Besan Ladoo Recipe Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Besan Ladoo

Besan Ladoo is made by slowly roasting besan in ghee till it turns golden brown and gives that nice nutty aroma all over the kitchen. Then it is mixed with sugar and shaped into smooth round balls. It tastes rich and has that perfect melt in mouth feel.

The flavor of roasted besan along with ghee, sugar and cardamom gives that comfort feeling which makes you want to eat more. This sweet is usually made during festive times or for family occasions.

It is a simple traditional sweet made using very few ingredients but the taste is so good. The main secret is in roasting besan in low flame until it reaches the desired texture. Adding cardamom powder lifts the flavor more and makes it smell so divine.

Every family have their own recipe for besan ladoo. Some people add little rava for crunchiness, some adds powdered nuts for texture. I mostly adds roasted cashews for crunch and cardamom powder for extra flavor.

The ghee gives nice aroma and helps in shaping the ladoos easily without breaking. Besan Ladoo is a flavorful and aromatic ladoo, just melts in your mouth. It is quick and easy to make and also one of the most popular ladoo recipes.

I make Besan Ladoo often on special days or whenever I crave for something sweet and simple. This is one of the easy and quick diwali sweet recipes with no prior soaking/grinding etc.

It is very easy yet delicious, melt in the mouth ladoo recipe, and one more thing is that it had no consistency check like other sweets and thats another good news and it cannot flop at all. So what are you waiting bookmark and makeit for diwali and surprise your loved ones!

Besan Ladoo Video

Besan Ladoo Ingredients

• Besan flour - I used fine besan. You can use coarse besan that is available in market. Roast slowly in low flame to get that perfect texture and nice golden color.
• Sugar - I have used fine powdered sugar, it gives sweetness and mix well with roasted besan. Don't use normal sugar, it won't blend smooth.
• Ghee - I used homemade ghee for rich aroma and soft texture. This adds nice flavor and helps ladoo hold its shape. You can add little more ghee if mixture feels dry.
• Cardamom powder - I always add cardamom powder, it gives mild sweet aroma and lifts the flavor and taste.
• Cashews - I chopped it fine dry roasted and added to ladoo mixture. It gives nice crunch in every bite.
• Pistachios - I added chopped pistachios on top for look and taste.

Similar Recipes

• Rava Ladoo
• Maa Ladoo
• Moong Dal Ladoo
• Boondi Ladoo
• Peanut Ladoo

How to make Besan Ladoo Recipe Step by Step

1.Dry roast 2 tablespoon cashews finely chopped for 2 minutes, transfer to a bowl and set aside.

2.Heat ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon ghee add 1 cup besan flour.

3.Roast it in low flame until color changes. Keep stirring continuously to avoid burning at the bottom. First it will look crumbly like this.

4.Keep roasting and after few minutes it will become moist like this.

5.After few more minutes it will become runny and loose - do not panic this is the consistency we want. Switch off immediately.

6.Transfer to a mixing bowl, mix with a spatula and cool down completely. Cooling down completely is an important step.

7.Add ½ cup sugar to a mixer jar.

8.Grind it fine. If you want your ladoo to have a slightly coarse texture grind it slightly coarse.

9.Add powdered sugar along with roasted cashews and ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder. Make sure you add powdered sugar only after the mixture cools down completely.

10.Mix it well.

11.Start shaping - first pinch a portion and shape by closing the fingers and fist.

12.Then roll between your palms.

13.Ladoo is shaped and ready.

14.Repeat to finish other ladoos too. Add chopped pistachios on top and slightly press to keep it intact.

Besan ladoo is ready!

Expert Tips

• Roasting besan - Roast only in low flame. Keep stirring else it may get burnt and taste bitter. You will know it is done when it turns golden and changes texture it will become loose and runny like shown.
• Sugar - Make sure to add powdered sugar only after mixture cools down completely. If you add when it is hot, sugar will melt and make the mixture loose.
• Ghee - Add ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon ghee which will be perfect. If it is still dry add 1 teaspoon extra.
• Additions - You can add some chopped almonds or pista for extra richness. Little roasted sooji can also be added for a light grainy texture.
• Storage - I store it in clean airtight box. This can be stored fresh for 10 to 12 days at room temperature.

Serving and Storage

Serve this sweet as dessert after meals or on any festive days. It taste really good with a cup of warm milk too. I store it in a airtight container after it cool down fully. It stays soft, aromatic and fresh for more than a week.

FAQS

1.Why does my ladoo taste raw?

It means the besan was not roasted properly. Always roast in low flame till the raw smell leaves.

2.Can I use jaggery?

Yes, you can use fine powdered jaggery also. But make sure it is clean before mixing. But traditionally white sugar is only used.

3.Why my ladoo not holding shape?

Add little more melted ghee and mix again. Shape when mixture is warm.

4.My mixture does not turn loose while roasting like shown, What should I do?

Add 1-2 teaspoon extra ghee after around 10-12 minutes of roasting and it will become runny in consistency.

How long can I store these laddoos?

They keep well for more than a week in airtight container. For longer shelf life, refrigerate.

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