Besan laddoo is a traditional North Indian sweet ball made from gram flour, ghee, powdered sugar, and cardamom powder, that is aromatic and tasty.
This recipe with an easy step-by-step guide will help you make the best besan ke laddoo at home. (step-by-step-recipe-video)
About Besan Laddoo
There are many laddoo varieties, but besan ke laddu is one of the most popular, especially during festivals like Diwali.
These besan ke laddoos are made by slow-roasting gram flour until they turn aromatic and golden in color and then adding ghee after some time.
Continue roasting after the addition of ghee, until it starts giving a nutty fragrance before adding the sugar. Make sure to stir constantly so that no lumps form.
All you need is patience to roast the gram flour. This ensures a sweet laddu with a melt-in-your-mouth feel every time.
There is an alternative method to make this laddoo which gives the laddu a slightly different texture. In this method, the besan or gram flour is roasted in ghee right away until it starts giving a nutty fragrance.
The addition of the ghee requires even more stirring at first to ensure that the mixture does not become lumpy and maintains the correct texture. That is why this method is a little trickier.
So I would advise you to make this recipe by following the first method where the ghee is added at a later stage.
You might want to check out the video on how to make Besan ke Laddo below.
Serving Suggestion:
Festive Occasions: Serve these laddoos as prasad or dessert during Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, or Navratri celebrations.
Tea-Time Snack: Pair with masala chai or coffee for a delightful evening treat.
Family Gatherings: Place them on a decorative platter with other Indian sweets for a festive spread.
Lunchbox Treat: Pack one or two laddoos as a sweet snack in kids’ lunchboxes or tiffin boxes.
Gift Idea: Arrange them in decorative boxes or jars to gift to friends and family during special occasions.
Storage Suggestions for Besan Laddoo:
Room Temperature: Store the laddoos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Refrigeration: If the climate is hot and humid, store the laddoos in the refrigerator. They can last up to 1 month when properly stored in an airtight container.
Why You Should Make Besan Ladoo Recipe?
Something that I like about Besan ke laddoo is the way it melts in your mouth. The sweet taste of the gram flour stays for a long time after that. And the best part is that it doesn’t take too much time to make this as well. Besan laddoo is a,
- Simple recipe
- Easy dessert
- Require just 3 basic ingredients.
- It stays good in an airtight container for up to a week.
Pro Tips to Make the Perfect Besan Laddoo:
- The key to aromatic and delicious ladoos is to roast the besan correctly; otherwise, the besan would taste raw.
- Roasting the besan on medium to low heat stirring continuously is important. Because, if the besan is overroasted, the laddoos will taste bitter and burnt.
- I recommend not going by the time because it varies depending on the type of stove, pan, and flame intensity. The timeline I have given in the blog post is only a guideline.
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Basic Ingredients used to Besan Laddoo:
- Gram flour/besan: Besan is the key ingredient in this recipe. Choose good quality besan to avoid bitter taste. Gram flour has the nature to turn bitter within a few months. So always taste it first before using it.
- Ghee: Ghee made at home is the best to make this recipe. But if you are using store-bought ghee then use good quality ghee. These besan laddoos are more aromatic when made with top-grade pure ghee.
- Sugar: I have used regular refined sugar. But if you want you can also use bura shakkar or tagar for this recipe.
- Others: To make simple besan ke laddoo, you just need 3 basic ingredients, but to make this laddo more flavorful you can add cardamom powder and some nuts of your choice.
Besan Ke Laddoo
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gram flour, besan
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Ghee
- 3 nos Green cardamom, powdered
- 3 tbsp Cashew nuts, chopped
- 3 tbsp Almond, chopped
Instructions
- Powder sugar finely in a grinder/blender jar. Set aside.
- Dry roast the besan in a heavy bottom kadai or pan on low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Keep stirring continuously from the beginning. So that the besan does not get burnt.
- After 12 minutes of total roasting time, add ghee to it.
- Give it a nice mix and continue roasting the besan for another 12 to 15 minutes stirring non-stop.
- After that you will see that the mixture have started releasing ghee and will give a nice fragrant nutty aroma. The mixture will also loose sides of the pan and become one. These are the signs, that the besan is cooked well.
- So once you see these signs remove the pan from the stove-top and place it on your kitchen countertop. Let it cool down.
- When the besan cools down add powdered sugar.
- Add cardamom powder, cashew nuts and almonds.
- Mix well so that the sugar combine well with besan.
- At first your mixture may seem dry but keep mixing with your hand.
- The heat from your hand will melt the ghee and bring them all together.When cooled, make small or medium-sized besan ladoo and store them in an airtight steel container.
Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions About the Recipe:
Why is my besan laddoo not holding shape?
This can happen if the mixture is too dry. Make sure to roast the besan properly and add enough ghee to bind it. If it’s still crumbly, add a bit more melted ghee and try shaping again.
How do I prevent besan from burning while roasting?
Roasting too quickly on high heat can burn the besan and give it a bitter taste. So make sure to roast the besan on low to medium heat while stirring continuously.
Can I use jaggery instead of sugar?
Yes, you can replace sugar with jaggery for a healthier version. I would advise to use powdered jaggery so that it is easy to make.
Why does my besan laddoo taste bitter?
The laddoo might taste bitter if the besan is over-roasted or burnt. Make sure to roast the besan until it turns golden and gives off a nutty aroma, but not beyond that point.
How long can I store besan laddoo?
If stored in an airtight container at room temperature, besan laddoos stay fresh for 2-3 weeks.
Why are my laddoos greasy?
This happens if too much ghee is used. Measure the ghee properly, or let the mixture cool slightly before shaping, as excess ghee gets absorbed better when cooled.
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