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Besan Ladoo

Slow-roasted gram flour ladoos with ghee, cardamom and nuts.

Diwali 2026 hien
Besan Ladoo
Preparation15 minutes
Cooking35 minutes
Servings14 ladoos

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coarse besan
  • 3/4 cup ghee
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts

Method

  1. Heat ghee in a heavy pan on low heat.
  2. Add besan and roast slowly, stirring continuously, until aromatic and golden.
  3. Cool until warm, not hot.
  4. Mix in powdered sugar, cardamom and nuts.
  5. Shape into firm ladoos and allow to set.
Tips

If the mixture is too soft, cool longer. If too dry, add one teaspoon warm ghee at a time.

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