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With a smooth, soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture, Besan Ladoo is one of the most popular Indian sweets. The best part? You only need 3 ingredients to make this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Besan Ladoo is commonly made during the festive season in India. Though in my house, we never waited for any festival to make it! My father had mastered the art of making these - plain or with nuts and raisins, as the mood demanded. Because we ate such wonderful ones at home, I rarely liked anything from the market. I have inherited his sweet tooth and among the many desserts I love, this besan ladoo has always topped my list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since I was always taught I must learn to cook ( at least) whatever I loved to eat, getting around to making my favorite besan ladoo was a no-brainer! It helped that this requires just 3 ingredients and not a whole lot of time slaving over the stove. Shaping them into round balls is the really fun part that now my children enjoy too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Besan Ladoo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You only need chickpea flour (besan), ghee and sugar. For a touch of extra flavor, some cardamom powder is always welcome. In this recipe, I went with jaggery powder instead of regular sugar. Not only did the jaggery give a beautiful brown hue, but it also imparted its characteristic deep earthiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The besan ( chickpea flour) needs to be roasted on low flame till it is fragrant and nutty. You then add ghee and roast it further till you see the ghee on the sides of the pan. It is a slow process. But this step will ensure you get the best melt in your mouth texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this stage, the mixture is taken off the heat, cooled a bit and then jaggery or sugar is added. And that's it. As soon as it is comfortable for you to handle this mixture, you shape them into balls and eat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipe Notes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n