How To Make Perfect Besan Ladoo At Home

By: Payal

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Besan ladoos are a popular Indian sweet. Small mistakes at home can spoil them. Follow these simple tips to make perfect besan laddus every time.

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Ingredients 

Gram flour 1 cup, desi ghee 3 tbsp, semolina 1-2 tsp, powdered sugar ½ cup, cardamom powder ½ tsp. Optional: nuts or jaggery.

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1. Roast Gram Flour Slowly

Always roast gram flour on low flame. High heat can burn it and ruin the flavour and texture of your ladoos.

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2. Add Semolina For Better Texture

Mix one or two spoons of semolina with desi ghee. This improves texture and doubles the flavour of your laddus.

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3. Stir Continuously

Cook gram flour while stirring constantly, even after adding ghee. Cook until golden. Add cardamom powder for aroma.

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4. Cool Before Adding Sugar

Let the mixture cool slightly before adding powdered or brown sugar. Patience ensures the sugar mixes evenly without clumping.

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5. Shape The Laddus

After mixing sugar, shape the ladoos before the mixture cools completely. Fully cooled mixture is difficult to shape.

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Common Mistakes To Avoid

Avoid roasting on high heat, adding sugar too early, or stirring inconsistently. These errors affect texture and taste.

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Storage Tips

Store ladoos in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay fresh for up to two weeks. Ideal for gifting too.

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Pro Tip

Warm your palms slightly before shaping ladoos to prevent sticking and make smoother, rounder laddus.

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