Besan Laddoo is one of the popular Indian Sweets. Traditionally , Besan Laddoo is made using Chickpea flour and clarified butter or Ghee. Chickpea flour is called Besan in Hindi. Laddoo means small balls or bites. It is a gluten-free sweet.
Last year, for Diwali, I tried making Besan Laddoos by using olive oil. The taste was exactly the same as traditionally made laddos. I am sure you will love this sweet.
Key for making this recipe is to roast besan on low flame, till it becomes golden colored and turns aromatic.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chickpea flour | 1 Cup |
| Powdered Sugar | ½ Cup |
| Oil-Olive Oil or Refined Oil | ¼ Cup and 1 tbsp |
| Cardamom Powder | 2 Tbsp |
| Pistachio/cashew/raisins (Optional) | 6-7 pieces |
Recipe:
- In a thick bottom pan, add besan
- On a low flame, start roasting besan
- Add 2 tbsp. of oil
- Keep on stirring continuously without stopping
- Keep on adding 2 tbsp. of oil at intervals
- Continue roasting till the besan turns aromatic
- The color should change from light yellow to golden brown
- Let it cool completely
- Add powdered sugar and cardamom powder
- If needed add a tablespoon of warm oil
- Make round laddoo
- Garnish with a pistachio or cashew or a raisin
Tips:
- There are two different varieties of besan available in the market-Fine and coarse besan
- Coarse besan gives a slightly crunchy texture after roasting
- Use fresh flour for making Laddoos
- Besan may taste bitter in taste as it becomes old
And It's Vegan Too! 