Besan Ladoo

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 2 cups chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons ground almonds
  • 1/2 cup superfine (castor) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Heat the ghee in a wok over low heat. Stir in the chickpea flour and cook over low heat until the chickpea flour is toasted and the mixture smells fragrant, about 10 minutes. The mixture should be pasty, not powdery.
  2. Remove the mixture from the heat and cool slightly until it is warm, not hot. Grind the coconut, if using, in a coffee grinder until fine. Add the ground almonds, superfine sugar, ground coconut, and ground cardamom to the wok and mix thoroughly.
  3. While the mixture is warm, shape it into round balls that are about 1- to 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Store the ladoos in an airtight container and let them sit for 2 to 3 hours to cool completely. They can be eaten immediately, but taste better after several hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

656 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.9g 30% DV
Total Fat 49.3g 63% DV
Carbs 46.7g 17% DV
Fiber 16.2g 58% DV
Sugar 5.4g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 28mg 1% DV
Potassium 825.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 15.2mg 17% DV
Calcium 183.8mg 14% DV
Iron 6.4mg 36% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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