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    Home » Festival » Diwali

    Homemade Besan ke Laddu | How to Make Besan Laddoo

    By Rachna Published: Oct 31, 2013 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

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    These besan laddoos or chickpea flour balls are a favorite sweet treat in my home. Made regularly, they are an easy and high energy snack.

    Made with just a few ingredients, this recipe is super easy. These are especially made for Diwali.

    The key in getting them right is in the roasting of the besan or chickpea flour. They have to be roasted well for a deep and tasty flavor.

    beautiful besan ladoos on a brass plate with an ethnic background.

    Here is my simple recipe of how to make besan laddoo:

    Time taken: 30 minutes including time to roast flour and form laddoos

    Laddos made: 30 medium size

    beautiful besan ladoos in a white bowl on a brown background

    Step-by-step Pictures

    Take a thick bottomed wok or kadhai. Heat it and dry roast 3 cups (500 gm.) besan or gram flour in it for 10-15 minutes on very low flame. You have to constantly stir the flour and ensure that it does not get burnt. There is no way you can hasten this process, when the flour is more than half cooked, it will start changing colour.

    Add in the the ghee and mix thoroughly with the flour. It will form a crumbly mix.

    Keep roasting the mix for another 10 minutes till the flour becomes dark golden or brownish. If you don't brown it enough, the besan laddu will have an awful taste of raw besan, so brown it really well and uniform. It gives off a very inviting smell when done.

    Now take it off the heat. Add in the powdered sugar and mix well along with the chopped nuts.

    It will be difficult to form laddoos when the mix is hot. So, allow it to cool down enough for you to handle the mix. It must be warm or else the laddoos will not form. Now, form each besan ladoo with your hands. .

    Store them in an airtight jar and consume as needed. Your tasty besan ke ladoo are ready.

    beautiful besan ladoos on a brass plate with an ethnic background.

    Pro-Tips

    • Remember never to add sugar while roasting the mix, it will completely spoil the laddoos. Always add sugar after taking the mix of the flame. You can also use bura or coarse sugar.
    • If interested you could powder a few cardamoms and add for extra flavour.
    • You can add almonds, raisins or any nuts that you like.
    • If you find it hard to form the laddoos into shape, you can add some more melted ghee and try again. Always make the laddoos when the mix is warm.

    Here's the recipe card:

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    Besan Laddoo | Homemade besan ke laddu

    Rachna Parmar
    This delicious besan laddoo recipe is easy to make and is perfect for festivals like Diwali and Holi. This also doubles up as a wonderful pre or post-workout snack.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 30 laddoos
    Calories 131 kcal
    laddoos

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 cups Gram flour or besan about 500 gm.
    • 1 cup Ghee or clarified butter about 250 gm.
    • 1 cup sugar powder and use
    • 2 tbsp. Chopped nuts I used cashews and almonds sometimes raisins; you can use just about anything you like

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    • Take a thick bottomed wok or kadhai. Heat it and dry roast gram flour in it for 10-15 minutes on very low flame. You have to constantly stir the flour and ensure that it does not get burnt. There is no way you can hasten this process, when the flour is more than half cooked, it will start changing colour.
    • Add in the the ghee and mix thoroughly with the flour. It will form a crumbly mix. Keep roasting the mix for another 10 minutes till the flour becomes dark golden or brownish. If you don't brown it enough, the besan laddu will have an awful taste of raw besan, so brown it really well and uniform. It gives off a very inviting smell when done. Now take it off the heat.
    • Add in the powdered sugar and mix well along with the chopped nuts.
    • It will be difficult to form laddoos when the mix is hot. So, allow it to cool down enough for you to handle the mix. It must be warm or else the laddoos will not form.
    • Now, form each besan ladoo with your hands. Store them in an airtight jar and consume as needed.

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    Notes

    Made at home with pure ingredients, these besan laddus are a powerhouse of taste and goodness.
    Remember never to add sugar while roasting the mix, it will completely spoil the laddoos. Always add sugar after taking the mix off the flame. You can also use bura or coarse sugar.
    If interested you could powder a few cardamoms and add for extra flavour.
    Try this besan laddu recipe and brighten your Diwali.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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