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Besan Ladoo

Besan ladoo
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Besan ladoo(laddu or laddoo) is a very popular dish in India. It is a semi-solid sweet made of three simple ingredients: sugar, besan (chickpea flour), and ghee (clarified butter). I remember my brother always looking forward to my Nani (grandmother's) ladoos. This recipe got passed down from my her to my mom.

Though it may take a few tries to understand the perfect consistentcy of a ladoo, it is definetly worth the persistence! These delicious sweets melt in your mouth after one bite.


Ladoos are common all over India, and there are many, many variations on how people make them. Some are made out of flour, coconut, or many other ingredients. Click here to find the recipes for many different types of ladoos. Some include chopped almonds, pistachios, or cashews to add texture to the dessert. All of these can be added in the following recipe if you would like.

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions List

  1. Add the ghee to the container. Warm up in a microwave until liquid.
  2. Add the besan to the ghee and combine well. The mixture should be semi-liquidy but not too completely.
  3. Add to a pot and cook on medium heat on the stove for about fifteen minutes. Stir continuously. Be careful not burn it.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool for about ten minutes.
  5. Once cool, add sugar and mix well.
  6. Roll the solution into small balls.
  7. Let them cool until they are solid.

















Notes:

*You can add garnish as shown.

**Chopped almonds, cashews, or pistachios can be added to the mixture in order to add texture and change up the flavor.


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