How to make Besan ke Laddoo - Though besan ke laddoos are usually made during Diwali, it can be enjoyed anytime of the year.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Gram flour (besan) (बेसन), Cashewnuts (काजू)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Mithais
Besan ke Laddoo Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
For more recipes related to Besan ke Laddoo checkout Motichoor Laddoo, Besan ki Burfi, Boondi Laddoo, Besan Burfi . You can also find more Mithais recipes like Angoori Petha, Jain Paneeri Malpua, Dal Pinni, Gulab Jamun.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Sweet
Ingredients for Besan ke Laddoo Recipe
Gram flour (besan) 4 cups
Cashewnuts 12-15
Almonds 12-15
Ghee pure 1 cup
Green cardamom powder 1 teaspoon
Powdered sugar 2 cups
Method
Step 1
Place the cashewnuts and almonds in a blender jar and coarsely grind them. Transfer into a bowl and set aside.
Step 2
Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add gram flour, cook, stirring continuously, for 15-20 minutes or till gram flour is fragrant and turns light brown in colour.
Step 3
Add cardamom powder, cashewnuts and almonds. Mix well and remove from heat. Cool for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Add powdered sugar and mix well. You may use your hands to mix this.
Step 5
Shape into walnut sized round laddoos and arrange on a plate. When the laddoos have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container.
