What is laddu?
According to Wikipedia, ‘Laddu or laddoo (laḍḍū, lāḍḍū) is a sphere-shaped sweet originating from the Indian subcontinent. Laddus are made of flour, fat (ghee/butter/oil), and sugar, with other ingredients varying according to the recipe. They are often served at festive or religious occasions.’
About Besan Ladoo
Besan Laddu is one of the most popular traditional Indian sweets. Whether it is festive celebrations, religious rituals, or marriage, besan ke laddu is always part of the dessert platter. Gram Flour (the ground chickpea flour) is the key ingredient in making this ladoo. The roasted chickpea flour is called ‘besan’ in Hindi. Hence, the name of the sweet is besan ke ladoo. They are simple to prepare, easy to store and remain fresh for more than a month. More importantly, they are an excellent companion for a cup of chai during winter.
My Tried & True Tips
The making process of besan laddu is very simple and straightforward. All you need to be careful at specific steps. Gram Flour: Never ever be in a hurry to roast the gram flour. That is the soul of this sweet – a slow-roasted gram flour. And you need to be around the stove to stir the roasting gram flour continuously. Ghee: You can’t skim the quantity of ghee while making ladoo or other Indian sweet. Powdered Sugar: We don’t need castor sugar to make besan ladoo. You can grind granulated white sugar to a coarse powder using a mixer. While adding the powdered sugar, ensure that the flour and ghee mixture is lukewarm to touch and not piping hot.
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