Besan Ladoo
Veg
Chickpea flour (besan) roasted in ghee until nutty and golden, then mixed with powdered sugar, cardamom, and a pinch of nutmeg and shaped into firm round balls — the most important Marwari confection, made for every festival, wedding, and auspicious occasion. The ghee-roasting stage requires patience to develop the full nutty depth.
Cuisines
Rajasthani
Malwi
Punjabi
Delhi
North Karnataka
Marwari
Best for
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | besan (gram flour) |
| 1/2 cup | ghee |
| 3/4 cup | powdered sugar |
| 1/4 teaspoon | cardamom powder |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped nuts (cashews, almonds) |
| 1 tablespoon | raisins |
| — | pinch of saffron strands (optional) |
Instructions
- 1 Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan on low flame.
- 2 Add besan to the ghee and roast on low flame, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
- 3 Continue roasting until the besan turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- 4 Add chopped nuts and raisins to the roasted besan and mix well.
- 5 Remove the pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- 6 Once the mixture is warm, add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron strands, if using.
- 7 Mix thoroughly until the sugar is well incorporated.
- 8 Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round ladoos using your palms.
- 9 Allow the ladoos to cool completely before serving or storing.
Tips
Ensure to roast the besan on low flame to avoid any raw taste and achieve a rich flavor.