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