Besan Ladoo, also known as Besan Ke Laddu, is a delightful Indian sweet that’s perfect for festivals, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. These melt-in-the-mouth treats are made from gram flour (besan), ghee, sugar, and aromatic cardamom. Let’s dive into making these scrumptious Besan Ladoos!

Macronutrient Approximations (10 Ladoos)

• Calories: 627 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 67 g
• Protein: 15 g
• Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 24 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 36 g

Ingredients

• 2 cups besan (gram flour-try to use the course variety for Ladoos the fine flour may not retain shape very well but use any besan that you can find)
• 1/2 cup ghee (if unavailable use peanut oil or sunflower oil)
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 cup sugar (grind it into a powder)

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a non-stick saucepan over low heat.
2. Add besan (gram flour) and stir continuously for 15-20 minutes until it turns paste-like and slightly oily. Sometimes it takes less or more time depending on various factors like whether you are using a gas stove or electric stove and the quality of the besan. So a better indicator is if you smell a nutty aroma then the besan is cooked.
3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let it cool for 5-6 minutes.
4. Add cardamom powder, and powdered sugar. Mix well using your hands until the mixture turns crumbly and sticky. The sugar should have melted completely into the mixture by this point.
5. Shape around 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a sphere (laddoo).
6. Repeat the last step for the remaining mixture.
7. Let the Besan Ladoos cool further for about half an hour or keep them in the fridge although they taste delicious when fresh and gooey.
8. Store in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.

Enjoy these aromatic and nutty Besan Ladoos with family and friends during Diwali or any special occasion. They’re sure to be a hit!