BESAN LADOO

Besan ladoos are rich, sweet dessert-snacks made from gently roasted gram flour (besan). Very easy to make and very tasty!

Recipe will make approximately 12-14 ladoos.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups gram flour (besan)
• 2 tablespoons semolina flour (fine sooji)
• 1/2 cup Ghee or unsalted melted butter 
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 4 tablespoons sliced almonds (badam)
• 1/4 teaspoons coarsely grounded cardamom seeds (Elaichi)

HOW TO MAKE:

• Mix the besan (gram flour), sooji, and ghee in a large frying pan and mix.Turn the stove on to medium heat and begin to roast the besan mixture until besan becomes light golden brown in color.  Stir the mixture continuously with a spatula to prevent burning. (Cooking on high heat will not allow the mixture to fully cook.)
• When the color has changed you will also start to smell the sweetness of roasted besan. This should take about 9 to 12 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes. 
• While the mixture is still warm add and mix cardamom seeds, almonds, and sugar.
• To make the ladoos, take about 2 tablespoons of warm basen mixture into your palm. Gently press the mixture between your palms to form a smooth, round ball. 
• The ladoos are usually about the size of a ping-pong ball, but you can adjust the size as per your preference.
• Leave the ladoos on a plate to cool to room temperature before putting into a covered container. 
• The ladoos can be stored in an airtight container for 2 to 3 weeks.