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Besan Ladoo (ਬੇਸਣ ਲੱਡੂ)

Melt-in-mouth gram flour laddoos - a Diwali and Lohri favorite.

Medium⏱️ 35 mins🍽️ 15

🥄 Ingredients

  • 2 cups besan (gram flour), sieved
  • 1 cup ghee
  • 1¼ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped almonds
  • 1 tbsp chopped pistachios

📝 Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat ghee in heavy kadai.

  2. 2

    Add besan and roast on low-medium heat, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Roast until besan turns golden and releases aroma (20-25 mins).

  4. 4

    The ghee will start separating from besan when done.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add powdered sugar, cardamom, and nuts. Mix well.

  7. 7

    When cool enough to handle, shape into round ladoos.

  8. 8

    Garnish with a piece of pistachio on top.

💡 Pro Tips

  • ✓Patience in roasting is key - under-roasted ladoos taste raw
  • ✓Shape while mixture is warm, not hot or cold
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins

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