How to Make Besan Laddu - A Step-by-Step Guide

Besan Laddu, also known as Besan Ladoo, is a popular Indian sweet made from gram flour (besan), ghee, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and nuts. This delicious and indulgent treat is often prepared during festivals, special occasions, and celebrations in Indian households. The rich, nutty flavor of the roasted gram flour combined with the sweetness of sugar and the aromatic spices creates a truly irresistible confection that is loved by people of all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1 cup clarified butter (ghee)
  • 1 cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped pistachio nuts
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped cashews

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Stir the chickpea flour and clarified butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the mixture smells toasty, about 10 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Stir in the sugar, pistachios, and cashews until evenly mixed. Form the mixture into small balls the size of large cherries. Use some pressure when forming the balls so they don't come apart.
  • Nutrition

    138 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 7mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 69mg