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Besan Laddu

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"If you are like me and like the taste of besan in sweets, then you will love Besan Laddu. What is even better is that it is very easy to make and it keeps well for many days. Not that it will last that long." — SUSMITA

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Original recipe makes 36 servings Change Servings

1 1/4 pounds ghee (clarified butter)
2 pounds chickpea flour (besan)
6 cups confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon ground cardamom
milk, as needed

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Directions

Heat the ghee in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir the chickpea flour into the ghee and cook until golden brown and has a nutty smell. You cannot miss the fragrance of roasted besan. It will perfume the entire house. Turn off the heat and let the besan cool till just warm.
Stir the confectioners' sugar and cardamom into the flour mixture. Pinch the mixture together with your fingers. It should hold the shape. If not, sprinkle some milk till the mixture is able to bind together. Form the mixture into lime-sized balls and roll between your palms till smooth and even. Serve.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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May 21, 2011

I picked this recipe because it had close to 5 stars and besan ladoo is my favorite Indian sweet. I was making this for a party and the consistency was all wrong. I think its supposed to have granulated sugar, not powdered. I am so disappointed because now I have to scramble and figure out another dessert for my guests.

—ginseng06

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Mar 19, 2010

i like it a lot , because it was easy to make and i did add little food color in it , to make it look good too.

—moonaa

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Nutrition

Calories
310 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
34.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
40 mg
13%

Fat
17.4 g
27%

Fiber
2.8 g
11%

Protein
5.7 g
11%

Sodium
17 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Besan Laddu

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 310
Calories from Fat: 157

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.4g 27 %
Saturated Fat 9.9g 50 %
Cholesterol 40mg 13 %
Sodium 17mg < 1 %
Potassium 217mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.6g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11 %
Protein 5.7g 11 %
** Sugars 19.6g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 12 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 61 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.