Name: Besan Ladoo Recipe: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Indian Sweets
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 100 gm Gram Flour (also known as besan); 1/2 cup Sugar (powdered); 1/2 tsp Cardamom (powder; also known as elaichi); 1/4 cup Clarified Butter (clarified butter; you may need a little extra for greasing your hands.); 20 gm Pistachios (chopped)

Besan Ladoo Recipe: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Indian Sweets

Amrita Roy

UpdatedJuly, 2025

35 minutes

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4.60 from 5 votes

Desserts

About Besan Ladoo Recipe: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Indian Sweets

Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of Besan Ladoo, a classic Indian sweet treat. These melt-in-your-mouth ladoos are surprisingly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients: gram flour, ghee, sugar, and cardamom. Perfect for festivals, celebrations, or a delightful anytime snack.

The aroma of toasted gram flour and fragrant cardamom is simply irresistible. These little balls of joy are a testament to the simplicity and deliciousness of traditional Indian desserts. Garnish with pistachios for an extra touch of elegance and flavor.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this recipe guarantees a successful and delicious batch of Besan Ladoo. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this timeless recipe!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep5

Cook30

Total35

Calories672 kcal

Serves

Served AsDesserts

Recipe TasteSweet

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

▢ 100 gm Gram Flour also known as besan
▢ 1/2 cup Sugar powdered
▢ 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder; also known as elaichi

Other Ingredients

▢ 1/4 cup Clarified Butter clarified butter; you may need a little extra for greasing your hands.
▢ 20 gm Pistachios chopped

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Instructions

Prepare the Gram Flour

Sift the gram flour (besan) through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps and set aside.

Toast the Gram Flour

Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or wok over medium heat. Add the ghee and let it melt completely.
Add the sifted gram flour to the melted ghee. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula, ensuring no lumps form and the flour is evenly coated with ghee.
Continue stirring for 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture turns light golden brown and a fragrant aroma develops. Remove from heat.

Mix in the Flavorings

Add the cardamom powder to the warm gram flour mixture. Mix well to combine the flavors.

Incorporate the Sugar

Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it's warm enough to handle. Add the powdered sugar and mix thoroughly until it is well incorporated.

Shape the Ladoos

Lightly grease your palms with ghee. Take a small portion of the mixture (about 1-2 tablespoons), roll it into a ball, and gently shape it into a round ladoo.
Repeat the process until all the mixture is used up.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish the ladoos with chopped pistachios. Serve immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for Perfect Besan Ladoo

Use good quality ghee for the best flavor and aroma.
Stir the gram flour continuously to prevent burning and ensure even toasting.
Don't add the sugar until the mixture has cooled slightly to prevent it from dissolving.
If the mixture is too dry to roll into ladoos, add a teaspoon of warm milk or ghee at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.