How to Make Laddoo

👉How to Make Laddoo

Certainly! Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Laddoo and explore how to create these delightful sweet treats. Laddoos are popular across India and are made during special occasions like festivals, weddings, and celebrations.

👉 Here are some classic laddoo recipes:

1. Besan Ladoo (Besan Ke Laddu)
2. Dry Fruit Laddu
3. Motichoor Laddoo

1. Besan Ladoo (Besan Ke Laddu)

Besan ladoo, also known as gram flour laddu, are aromatic and delicious traditional North Indian sweet balls. They are made with simple ingredients: gram flour (besan), ghee, powdered sugar, and cardamoms. Here’s how to make them:

➡️Ingredients:

1. 1 cup gram flour (besan)
2. 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
3. 1 cup powdered sugar
4. 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
5. Optional: chopped cashews, pistachios, or melon seeds

➡️Instructions:

• Slowly roast the gram flour in ghee until it turns aromatic and golden in color.
• Let the nutty mixture cool down.
• Mix in powdered cardamoms and sugar.
• Shape portions of this mixture into round balls (ladoos).

Remember to choose good quality gram flour to avoid any bitterness. The texture of your besan ladoos depends on the type of flour you use.

2. Dry Fruit Laddu

Dry fruit laddus are a nutritious variation. They are made with blended dry fruits, seeds, and other wholesome ingredients. Here’s a simple recipe:

➡️Ingredients:

1. 1 cup mixed dry fruits (such as almonds, cashews, raisins, and dates)
2. 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
3. 1/4 cup sesame seeds
4. 1/4 cup jaggery or powdered sugar
5. A pinch of cardamom powder

➡️Instructions:

• Blend the dry fruits, coconut, and sesame seeds together.
• Add jaggery or powdered sugar and cardamom powder.
• Mix well and shape into laddus.
• These dry fruit laddus are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients2.

3. Motichoor Laddoo

Motichoor laddoos are tiny boondi (gram flour droplets) soaked in sugar syrup and shaped into round laddus. Here’s a classic recipe:

➡️Ingredients:

1. 1 cup gram flour (besan)
2. Oil or ghee for frying
3. 1 cup sugar
4. 1/2 cup water
5. Saffron strands (for color)
6. Cardamom powder

➡️Instructions:

• Make a thin batter with gram flour and water.
• Fry small boondis in oil or ghee.
• Prepare sugar syrup with saffron and cardamom.
• Soak the boondis in the syrup.
• Shape into laddus once cooled.

Motichoor laddoos are a festive favorite and loved by all.

Feel free to explore these recipes and create your own variations. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, laddoos are a delightful choice! 🌟