Chickpea Flour Sweet Balls (bhojpuri Besan Ladoo)

Chickpea Flour Sweet Balls, also known as Bhojpuri Besan Ladoo, are a popular Indian dessert made from chickpea flour, ghee, and sugar. These sweet balls are a delightful treat for special occasions and festivals.

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Chickpea Flour Sweet Balls (bhojpuri Besan Ladoo)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chickpea flour
  • 1 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

Instructions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee over low heat.
  2. Add the chickpea flour and roast it on low heat, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown and you can smell a nutty aroma.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts to the roasted chickpea flour.
  5. Mix everything together until well combined.
  6. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round balls (ladoos) using your hands.
  7. Repeat the process until all the mixture is used up.
  8. Your Chickpea Flour Sweet Balls (Bhojpuri Besan Ladoo) are ready to be served or stored in an airtight container.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
8g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Mixing bowl Serving plate

Tools

Stove Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chickpea Flour Sweet Balls as a dessert at festive gatherings, or enjoy them with a cup of hot masala chai.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add a pinch of saffron strands to the mixture for a beautiful color and aromatic flavor.

Cost

$5