Besan Ladoo

📝 Ingredients:

• 2 cups besan (gram flour)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (or as per taste)
• ½ cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 2–3 tbsp chopped dry fruits (cashews, almonds, pistachios)
• ½ tsp cardamom powder (elaichi)
• Saffron strands (optional, for flavor & color)

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👩‍🍳 Method:

1. Roast the Besan

1. Heat a heavy-bottom pan/kadhai.
2. Add ghee and let it melt.
3. Add besan and roast on low flame, stirring continuously.
4. Roast until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma (about 15–20 minutes).
   • ⚠️ Do not roast on high flame, otherwise besan will burn.

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2. Add Flavor & Nuts

1. Add cardamom powder and mix well.
2. You can also add saffron strands and chopped dry fruits at this stage.

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3. Mix Sugar

1. Switch off the flame and let the mixture cool slightly (lukewarm, not hot).
2. Add powdered sugar and mix well until combined.

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4. Shape the Ladoo

1. Grease your hands with little ghee.
2. Take small portions of the mixture and roll into round balls (ladoo shape).
3. Decorate with a dry fruit piece on top (optional).

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5. Serve & Store

• Let them cool completely.
• Store in an airtight container – stays fresh for 2–3 weeks.

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🌟 Tips:

• If mixture is too dry → add a little warm ghee.
• If mixture is too soft → keep aside for 5 minutes, it will firm up.
• Always roast besan slowly for perfect taste.

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✨ Now your soft, melt-in-mouth Besan Ladoo is ready 🪔🎉