Besan Ladoo Maharashtrian Style Recipe

The gram flour sweet known as besan ladoo is made with gram flour (also called besan), powdered sugar, and clarified butter (ghee) and is a popular sweet in India.

In some parts of the world, such as India, these round sweet balls are also referred to as Besan ke Laddu, which is a roasted sweet ball made of gram flour and ghee, which is then combined with sugar to make a thick pasty dough that is then shaped into delicious, melt-in-the-mouth balls.

Here is an easy and fail-proof recipe you can use during festivals like Diwali or Ganesh Chaturthi to make this decadent sweet.

Recipe highlights:

This recipe will ideally serve 1-2 people.

• Prep time: 2 mins
• Cooking time: 15-20 mins

Ingredients Required:

• Ghee-1/4cup
• Besan-2cups
• 3 tbsp ghee in batches
• Cardamom powder-1/2tsp
• Refined finely ground sugar-1/2 OR 3/4cup
• Pistachio-5-10 cloves

How to make the recipe?

1. For starters, take a large flat plate to mix up the contents.
2. You can further refine the basan (chickpea flour) by making it pass through a stainer to clean out the lumps.
3. Take approx 1/2 cup or more sugar and grind it finely
4. Get a handful of pistachios and cut them in half to be garnished later

Start by Mixing the contents to prepare besan ladoo

1. Take a large flat plate enough for holding and mixing
2. Pour 1/4 cup ghee, 2 cups besan, and start roasting on low heat. Keep stirring and gently press the mixture throughout
3. Add 3 tbsp more ghee in batches to keep the mixture smooth. Continue stirring until it attains the golden smoothish texture
4. At this point, press and smooth out the mixture for dishing it out. Then transfer all the content into the bowl. Again flatten out all the content to prevent it from drying and to preserve the texture to make fine besan ladoos. Leave it for 5-7 minutes
5. After that, add 1/2 tsp cardamom powder and 1/2 cup sugar or as per your taste. You can sift the sugar (optional). It further smoothes the overall texture
6. Mix all the contents with a spatula. It will attain a rough and hard texture. At this point, you’re good to make doughs of your bean laddoos
7. Grab a handful of the mixture and start making it round in your fist. A standard-size ladoo should easily fit your palm.
8. Keep rounding each ladoo until it attains a smooth lump or crack-free texture.
9. Congratulations, your own hand-prepared Besan laddoos are ready. Garnish them with sliced pistachios.

Serving Suggestions:

As a side dish to besan laddoos, puris can be served, which are deep-fried Indian flatbreads. A delicious contrast of flavors can be created between the sweet ladoos and the savory puris when they are combined together.

1. A poori bhaji is a classic combination of deep-fried bread (poori), and a potato curry (bhaji) served with a mix of various seasonings. A delicious contrast can be created between the savory and spicy bhaji and the soft, sweet, and soft besan ladoos.
2. A cup of hot masala chai (spiced tea) can be enjoyed with a delicious plate of besan ladoos dipped in masala chai (spiced tea). There is a pleasant contrast between the richness of the lads and the warmth and spice of the tea, making for a delightful pairing.

Besan Ladoo – More information

As you probably already know, Besan is gram flour, which is nothing more than flour that is made from split and husked black chickpeas or chana dal. In contrast to chickpea flour, which is made from dried white chickpeas, gram flour is made from the ground gram. It is important to note that they have different textures and flavors. It is true that there are several varieties of ladoos, but besan ke laddu is one of the most popular ladoos, especially during festivals such as Diwali.

The recipe for besan ladoo is made in a simple and effective manner with an easy method. It is generally agreed that the roasting method is the most important part of making a tasty laddu in the end.

A recipe needs to be prepared in such a way that the ingredients are roasted long enough to ensure that they are thoroughly cooked and release their aromatic flavors. A good roasting process also helps to get the right consistency of dough so that the balls will be able to form and stay together when roasted properly.

If you can master that first part of the recipe, then the rest of it will be a breeze!

As soon as the seeds start to give off a nutty fragrance, you add the sugar and continue to roast the seeds for a further ten minutes. Stir constantly throughout the cooking process in order to prevent any lumps from forming.

Conclusion

To conclude, the besan ladoo is a delightful and popular Indian dessert that is made from besan (gram flour), butter (ghee), sugar, cardamom, nuts, and various aromatic ingredients, which include cardamom and nuts. An exquisite dessert that is commonly prepared during festivals, celebrations, and other special occasions, this dish is a traditional one.

I would consider besan ladoo to be one of the most cherished sweets in Indian cuisine, a sweet that embodies the rich cultural history and culinary traditions that exist in the country. Besan ladoo is not just a sweet treat to enjoy during festivals but can also be enjoyed as a simple indulgence when you are in the mood for something sweet.