Boondi Ladoo Recipe: Delicious Indian Sweet Balls
2 hours 30 minutes
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About Boondi Ladoo Recipe: Delicious Indian Sweet Balls
Remember the pure joy on your children's faces when you offer them a sweet treat? Boondi Ladoo, also known as boondi ka ladoo or boondi ke ladoo, evokes that same happiness. This traditional Indian dessert is a melt-in-your-mouth delight, perfect for festivals and special occasions.Made with simple ingredients like gram flour, sugar, ghee (clarified butter), and crunchy cashews, these little balls of sweetness are surprisingly easy to make at home. The fragrant aroma alone will fill your kitchen with festive cheer!This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating irresistible Boondi Ladoos that are sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to experience the magic of homemade Indian sweets!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook2 hours
Total2 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Boondi (Gram Flour Drops):
- 1 kg Gram Flour besan
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 ltr Oil for deep frying
- Water as needed, for gram flour batter
For the Sugar Syrup:
For Garnishing:
- 100 gm Clarified Butter
- 100 gm Cashews roughly chopped
- 100 gm Raisins
- 30 gm Cardamom finely ground cardamom (elaichi)
- 1 pinch Edible Camphor optional
- Optional Candies for added sweetness and texture, small
- 20 gm Food Coloring optional
Instructions
Prepare the Gram Flour Batter
- Combine gram flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water, mixing until you achieve a batter consistency similar to that used for making pakoras (fritters).
Make the Sugar Syrup
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, combine sugar and water. Stir occasionally over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely and the syrup begins to boil.
- Once boiling, add cardamom powder and continue to cook for about 5 minutes. If using, add food coloring now.
- Test the syrup for one-string consistency (a thin thread should form when you lift a little syrup with your finger). Remove from heat and set aside.
Fry the Boondi
- Heat oil in a wide pan or kadai for deep frying. Using a ladle, carefully pour small amounts of the gram flour batter into the hot oil. Let it fry for a minute then gently tap the bottom of the pan in a circular motion to help the batter form into small, crispy boondi.
- Fry until golden yellow. Remove from oil and set aside on absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.
Prepare the Garnish
- In a small pan, heat ghee. Add cashews and raisins; fry until golden. Set aside.
Combine and Shape the Ladoos
- Add the fried boondi to the sugar syrup and gently mix using a large spoon or spatula. Quickly incorporate the fried cashews, raisins, and optional ingredients (candies, camphor). Avoid overmixing.
- While the mixture is still warm, take small portions of the mixture, roll them into medium-sized balls to form the ladoos.
Cool and Store
- Transfer the ladoos to a serving plate and let them cool for about 15 minutes before storing. Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Boondi Ladoos
- Use good quality gram flour for the best flavor and texture. Sieving the flour before use helps achieve a smoother batter.
- The key to perfect boondi is controlling the oil temperature. Oil should be hot enough to fry the boondi quickly, preventing them from absorbing too much oil. Test the oil by dropping in a small drop of batter; it should sizzle immediately.
- Don't overmix the boondi in the sugar syrup. Gently fold them in to ensure the boondi stays crispy and doesn't become soggy.
- Working quickly is important when shaping the ladoos as the mixture sets as it cools. Keep the syrup warm and use a light hand.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.8gSodium: 114mgSugar: 1g
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This looks incredible! Thank you.
Wow, this looks fantastic!
Such a tasty dish! Thanks for the recipe.
This is exactly what I was looking for!
Perfect dish! Can’t wait to cook it.