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Besan Ladoo: Classic Recipe to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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Besan Ladoo is a popular Indian sweet made from gram flour (besan), ghee, sugar, and various spices and nuts. Besan Ladoo has several health benefits:

  • It is a rich source of carbohydrates and provides instant energy.
  • Besan is a good source of protein, making it an ideal food for vegetarians.
  • The ghee used in the recipe is a source of healthy fats and also helps in digestion.
  • The use of cardamom powder in the recipe helps to improve digestion and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Nuts such as almonds and cashews used in the recipe are a good source of healthy fats and also provide protein and fiber.

Note: Besan Ladoo is a high-calorie sweet, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Here is a simple recipe to make Besan Ladoo at home:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups besan (gram flour)
  • 1 cup ghee
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds and cashews

Instructions:

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, roast the besan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns a golden brown color (around 8-10 minutes).
  2. In another pan, melt the ghee over low heat.
  3. Add the roasted besan to the melted ghee and mix well.
  4. Add sugar, cardamom powder, chopped almonds, and cashews to the besan mixture and continue to stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  5. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  6. Once it has cooled slightly, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round ladoos.
  7. Let the ladoos cool completely and store them in an airtight container.
  8. One Besan Ladoo is approximately 120-140 calories, depending on the size.

Try this besan ladoo recipe for a healthy treat to your tastebuds.

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