Besan Laddu

Name: Besan Laddu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ghee; 2 cups chickpea flour, sifted; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1 cup powdered sugar

A classic sweet treat made by slow-roasting chickpea flour in rich ghee, spiced with ground cardamom and rolled into delicate sweet spheres.

35 minMediumServes 12165 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup ghee
2 cups chickpea flour, sifted
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1

Melt 1/2 cup ghee in a heavy-bottom pan over low heat.
2

Add 2 cups sifted chickpea flour and stir continuously on low heat for 20 minutes until fragrant and golden.
3

Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cardamom and set the pan aside until cool to the touch.
4

Add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
5

Shape the mixture into small round balls.

Questions

Can I make Besan Laddu dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup ghee. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Besan Laddu keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Besan Laddu?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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