Rich Besan Ladoo

Classic festive sweet made by slowly roasting fine gram flour in ghee until golden brown, then sweetened and shaped into melt-in-mouth spheres.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Devam Besan (Gram Flour)
• 1/2 cup Ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar (Bura)
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 2 tbsp Chopped Almonds and Pistachios

Instructions

• In a heavy-bottomed kadhai, melt the ghee on low heat.

• Add Devam Besan and roast it continuously on low heat. The secret to perfect ladoos is slow roasting without burning.

• Keep stirring for about 20-25 minutes until the besan turns a deep golden color and releases a nutty aroma.

• Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly until it is warm to the touch (do not let it cool completely).

• Add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly with your hands.

• Take small portions and roll them into smooth, round balls (ladoos).

• Store in an airtight container once completely cooled.