Besan Laddu Recipe

Name: Besan Laddu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 - Nestlé MILKMAID Mini; 200 gm - Nestlé Everyday Shahi Ghee; 2/3 cup (100 ml) - Refined oil; 250 gm - Coarse Besan; 20 - Chopped Cashew Nuts; 25 - Chopped Almonds

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The delightful flavour and one-of-a-kind texture of Besan Laddu make it a delightful dessert. These scrumptious, melt-in-your-mouth laddus are an ideal addition to any occasion, whether it's an intimate gathering or a grand celebration.

Making Besan Laddus in the comfort of your kitchen adds an unparalleled personal touch.

Hence, we bring to you an easy-to-follow Besan Laddu recipe that includes a few easily available ingredients like roasted coarse Besan (Gram Flour), Ghee, and Nestlé MILKMAID (condensed milk).

Our Besan Laddu recipe will help you make laddus that will take you on a sweet trip down memory lane. Each bite will whisk you back to the flavours of yesteryears.

During the preparation, your home will be enveloped in the fragrance of freshly roasted Gram Flour and a sweet aroma that acts like a red carpet before you roll out the laddus.

When made with Nestlé MILKMAID, these sweet treats are sure to delight your taste buds with a burst of joy. The condensed milk not only adds depth, richness, and sweetness to this beloved Indian sweet but also infuses a creamy, velvety texture while eliminating the need for additional sweeteners like bura sugar.

So, follow our Besan Laddu recipe and give your loved ones a taste of pure homemade happiness. Don’t forget to explore our exclusive laddu recipes like Cranberry Malai Laddu, Surprise Diwali Laddu, Caramel Banoffee Laddu and Sooji Laddu.

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Ingredients

1Nestlé MILKMAID Mini

200 gmNestlé Everyday Shahi Ghee

2/3 cup (100 ml)Refined oil

250 gm Coarse Besan

20Chopped Cashew Nuts

25Chopped Almonds

How to make Besan Laddu

Step 1: Take heavy bottom kadai, add ghee, oil and besan. Cook on medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till besan turns golden brown. Add chopped nuts, mix well and keep aside to cool down.
Step 2: Once cool, add the Nestlé MILKMAID and mix well, keep aside for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Divide the mixture into 24 portions and gently roll into laddus.

Tips to Besan Laddu

Roast the gram flour on medium heat and stir continuously until it begins to release ghee and a nutty aroma.
Use a heavy bottom pan to prevent the besan from burning.
You can use a finer texture besan or a coarser texture besan. However, the texture of the Ladoo will be gritty if you use the coarser besan.
You can store Besan Laddus in an airtight container to keep it fresh for 6-8 days at room temperature and up to 15 days in the refrigerator.

FAQs on Besan Laddu

1. Why are my Besan Ladoos sticky?

If your Besan Ladoos are sticky, you probably added too much Ghee when the roasted Besan was still hot. You can solve the problem in two ways—keep your Besan mixture in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes or add more Besan or powdered nuts to your mixture and roast it for a while. This should prevent your Besan Ladoos from being sticky.

2. Why is my Besan Ladoo bitter?

Besan Ladoo can turn bitter due to excessive roasting of gram flour (besan). To prevent this, ensure a gentle, medium flame roast with continuous stirring until it attains a golden, aromatic hue without becoming brown, preventing any burnt taste.

3. What to do if my Besan Laddu is not binding?

If your Besan Laddu is not binding properly, you can improve the consistency by adding more condensed milk. Gradually incorporate small amounts of condensed milk into the mixture while continuously mixing it. This will help bind the ingredients together and create a smoother texture for your Laddus.

4. Can I make Besan Ladoos if I have allergies to nuts?

Yes, you can omit nuts from the Besan Ladoos recipe or replace them with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. You can also add dried fruits like raisins or cranberries for a burst of sweetness and texture.