Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Besan Laddoo









This is a very famous Indian sweet made  from chickpeas /besan during festivals .On the occasion of holi (festival of colors)I would like to wish all my well-wishers a very happy and safe holi .
Holi  hai !!!!!
Ingredients :
Clarified butter /Desi ghee -1cup
Chickpea flour /besan -3cups
Sugar -1.5cup(Powdered)
Cardamom powder -1tspn
Dry fruits -1.5cups(crushed)
(Cashew,pistachio,almonds )
Method :
  1. In  a pan ,melt the butter /ghee and then lower the flame to the minimum.Add the chickpea /besan flour and fry till a nice aroma comes from the chickpea /besan.
  2. The color of the besan should be golden brown after frying .Transfer the mixture to another pan and let it cool for 10 minutes .
  3. Add the powdered sugar and the dry-fruits to the mixture and mix it well with hand .Take small portions of the mixture and make small ladoos /balls.
  4. Tastes best at room temperature .You can make the laddoos and keep in air tight jars for a week .
  5. Enjoy !!!!

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