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Besan Ladoo
Sapana Behl
Popular gram flour balls aka besan ke laddo are a must when we are talking about Indian Sweets.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
North Indian
Calories
361
kcal
Equipment
Heavy Bottom Pan
Ingredients
2
cups
besan/gram flour/chickpea flour
1 1/2
boora/tagar
1
cup
ghee
1
teaspoon
cardamom powder
1/4
cup
almond
sliced
Instructions
In a heavy bottom wok or pan add besan and ghee.
Stir on low to medium heat for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the color of gram flour starts changing and a roasted aroma has started coming.
Sprinkle a tablespoon of water to make the mixture slightly grainy and bubbly.
Stir again for5-7 minutes more and add cardamom powder and almonds.
Remove from heat and let it cool a little. You should be able to touch it with hands.
Now add the boora. Mix well until combined.
Make lemon size round balls by pressing the mixture in between palms and set on a tray or big plate.
Cool and store in air tight container.
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Notes
Make sure to roast besan at low heat.
Stir continuously to avoid sticking at the bottom of the pan.
For best results use boora only but if you can't get your hands on it the use powdered sugar.
Add the sugar/boora when the besan mixture is cold enough to touch by hands.
Do not add it sugar while besan mixture is hot or else the sugar will melt in.
Nutrition
Serving:
2
ladoo
Calories:
361
kcal
Carbohydrates:
41.3
g
Protein:
4.8
g
Fat:
20.8
g
Saturated Fat:
11.9
g
Cholesterol:
49
mg
Sodium:
14
mg
Potassium:
181
mg
Fiber:
2.4
g
Sugar:
32.1
g
Calcium:
21
mg
Iron:
1
mg
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