No celebration is complete without a touch of sweetness. So this Diwali, double up your celebration by making sweets at home with this quick and easy Besan Ladoo recipe.
Ingredients
*4 cups coarse gram flour (jada besan)
*1 cup ghee
*12-15 cashewnuts, broken
*12-15 almonds
*1 teaspoon green cardamom powder
*2 cups powdered sugar
The Recipe
* Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add gram flour, mix, and roast for 15-20 minutes or till fragrant and golden brown, stirring continuously. Transfer to a plate and bring down to room temperature.
* Coarsely crush cashew nuts with mortar and pestle, and transfer to a bowl.
*Slice the almonds.
*Add cardamom powder, crushed cashew nuts and sliced almonds to roasted gram flour. Sieve powdered sugar in it and mix well.
*Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into balls.
*Serve or store in an air-tight container.
Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Cuisine: Indian
Recipe: Anupa Das
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