Besan Ladoo

Learn how to make classic besan ladoo with simple steps. Enjoy this rich, sweet treat at home using just a handful of everyday ingredients.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Servings: Ladoos

In a heavy bottom pan add in 1/2 Cup of the ghee. Remaining ghee should be added only if required.
160 gms Cup Ghee
Add in the Besan/Gram Flour and dry roast on slow until it releases a nice aroma.
270 grams Besan / Gram Flour
This will take 10-15 minutes.
Add more ghee if you feel the besan is getting too dry and is yet not roasted.
The roasting process takes time around 30-45 minutes. Be patient.
Once fragrant and golden brown the besan is roasted..
Add a teaspoon of milk or water to this mixture. This is optional step, but makes the besan granular.
1 tablespoon Water / Milk
Switch off and remove the mixture in another bowl.
Let the mixture cool to lukewarm, just slightly warm to the touch.
Add the sugar. (Remeber to powder the sugar before adding in the besan if the sugar granules are big in size.)
180 gms Sugar
Add nuts and cardamom powder.
1 teaspoon green Cardamom powder, 2 tablespoon Nuts
Mix everything. Shape it in the form of ladoos.
Garnish with chopped almonds, pistachio or cashew nuts.
1 teaspoon nuts
Store it in an air tight container. They stay good for more than a month.

1 tsp = 5 ml, 1 Cup=235 ml
I have detailed most of the steps and have tried to answer the most common problems. If you are still facing problem or have any more question, please comment below.
More or less ghee might be required depending on the flour texture. Add ghee slowly and in batches and not all at once.
One can add nuts and raisins of choice.
Few add a pinch of turmeric powder for colour, I do not add any.