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Grandma’s famous
Besan Ladoo
Roasted gram flour balls with ghee and sugar, the classic Diwali gift.
- Time
- 35 min
- Serves
- Makes 18
- Level
- Easy
Method
- 1
Warm the ghee in a heavy kadai on low heat and add the besan.
- 2
Roast, stirring constantly, for 20–25 minutes until it smells nutty, turns golden and becomes loose and runny.
- 3
Take it off the heat and let it cool until just warm to the touch.
- 4
Mix in the sugar, cardamom and nuts, then press firmly into balls with your palms.
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