Kanpur Ki Thaggu Ke Laddu (कानपुर की ठग्गू के लड्डू)

कानपुर की ठग्गू के लड्डू (Kanpur Ki Thaggu Ke Laddu) is a famous sweet delicacy from the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. These laddus are made with a combination of roasted gram flour, ghee, sugar, and aromatic spices, giving them a rich and indulgent flavor.

Kanpur Ki Thaggu Ke Laddu (कानपुर की ठग्गू के लड्डू)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gram flour (besan)
  • 1 cup ghee
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

Instructions

  1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and dry roast the gram flour on low heat until it turns golden brown and aromatic.
  2. Add ghee to the roasted gram flour and mix well. Cook this mixture on low heat, stirring continuously, until it releases a nutty aroma.
  3. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Then, add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. Mix until well combined.
  4. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round laddus using your hands.
  5. Allow the laddus to cool completely before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Mixing bowl Spatula

Tools

Hand grinder (for cardamom)

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kanpur Ki Thaggu Ke Laddu as a sweet treat during festivals, celebrations, or as a dessert after a traditional Indian meal.

Tips & tricks

For best results, ensure that the gram flour is roasted evenly to achieve a rich flavor in the laddus.

Cost

$10