How to make Besan Laddu (Besan ke laddu kaise banai)

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert? Besan laddu is a popular Indian sweet dish that is sure to add an authentic flavor to your meal. It is made using gram flour, ghee, sugar, cardamom powder and dry fruits. This traditional recipe, which has been lovingly shared and passed down through the generations, is still enjoyed by many to this day.

Learn how to create this classic Indian treat with this simple step-by-step guide on making besan laddu! Everything you need to know is included in this detailed recipe that will provide you with the knowledge needed to make a delicious batch of these mouth-watering sweets.

Besan laddu Ingredients

• 2 cups of gram flour (besan)
• 1/2 cup of ghee or clarified butter
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
• 1/4 cup of chopped nuts (optional)

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Besan ke laddu kaise banai ( Method )

1. Heat a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat and add the gram flour. Dry roast the gram flour, stirring continuously, until it turns light golden brown in color and releases a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn the gram flour.
2. Turn off the heat and transfer the roasted gram flour to a plate.
3. In the same pan, heat the ghee or clarified butter over medium heat until it melts.
4. Add the roasted gram flour to the melted ghee and mix well.
5. Stir the mixture continuously on medium heat for 10-12 minutes until it turns a deep golden brown color and releases a nutty aroma.
6. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, combine the sugar and water and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
8. Once the sugar syrup comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it forms a one-string consistency.
9. Add the cardamom powder to the sugar syrup and mix well.
10. Add the sugar syrup to the cooled gram flour and ghee mixture and mix well to form a dough-like consistency.
11. Add chopped nuts, if using, and mix well.
12. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small balls or laddu.
13. Let the laddu cool and set for at least an hour before serving.

Your delicious Besan Laddu are ready! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!