Festive Treat: Besan Aur Badam Ladoo

Diwali is just around the corner and I have already started preparing a lot of stuff. While I focus on cleaning the house, and shopping for new clothes and gifts, I’ve not ignored our family tradition. Every year, on Diwali, I make my first batch of besan ke ladoo. It’s very simple but can be difficult to get right. So here’s my recipe.

Ingredients:

• 300 gm besan/ chickpea flour
• ** choose besan which is a bit coarse and not super fine.
• 300 gm granulated sugar(use less or more as per choice)
• 200 gm ghee
• 100 gm crushed almonds

Method:

• In a heavy bottom, start by adding ghee and besan and roast.
• This may take around 20 mins on low flame.
• After that add the crushed almonds. Roast for some time.
• Make sure the mixture doesn’t burn.
• Now turn off the heat.
• Add the sugar (Please adjust according to your taste)
• Mix well. The besan mix will start to thicken. Now, wait till the mix is cool enough to handle.
• Make small round balls and enjoy! Gift them or offer as prasad.

Homemade ladoos are definitely more healthy and delicious. Make them today.

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