Boondi Ladoo is a popular Indian sweet made from tiny, deep-fried gram flour balls which are then combined with sugar syrup and various spices to create a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Because of its taste and flavor, Boondi Ladoo is one of the most popular sweets among Indian families.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of besan (gram flour)
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 1/2 cups of ghee or oil for frying
- 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
- A pinch of saffron
- A handful of chopped almonds and pistachios
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, add the besan and slowly add water, whisking continuously until a smooth batter is formed. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
- Heat ghee or oil in a deep frying pan. Using a slotted spoon, pour the batter onto the spoon and hold it over the hot oil.
- Gently tap the spoon or use a ladle to release small drops of batter into the oil. Fry the boondis until they turn golden brown and crispy, then remove them from the oil and drain them on a paper towel.
- In a separate pan, add sugar and water and cook on low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Increase the heat and continue cooking until a one-string consistency is formed. Add cardamom powder and saffron to the sugar syrup and mix well.
- Add the fried boondi to the sugar syrup and mix well.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes until the syrup is absorbed by the boondi.
- Take small portions of the boondi mixture and shape them into round balls (ladoos) with your palms.
- Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios and let them cool.
Your delicious and aromatic Boondi Ladoo is ready to serve! These sweets can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy this popular Indian dessert as a treat on special occasions or during festive seasons.
