Besan Laddu

Besan Laddu - Besan laddu is a rich, sweet dessert-snack made from gently roasted gram flour (besan/chickpea). Laddu's can be served any time of the day. Traditionally in Indian households burfi’s & laddu’s are served as cookies and chocolates.

Ingredients - 4 cups besan flour, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup ghee (clarified butter), ½ cup warm milk, 1 tbsp. nutmeg powder, 1 tbsp. cardamom powder, raisins/cashews (optional)

Method - In a pan, heat ghee and add besan flour. Mix and roast the mixture till smell of roasted besan comes & mixture turns reddish in colour. Turn of the stove and add milk and mix it well. When mixture is warm, add sugar, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder.  Mix everything by hand and make round shape balls.  Garnish with raisins or cashews on top. When cool, store in an airtight container.