Besan Choorma Ladoo

Besan Choorma Ladoo step by step instructions:

Besan ladoos and Besan ki barfi are undoubtedly yummy but besan choorma ladoos are outstanding. This is one among our favorite Indian sweet. The procedure is a bit long to make these ladoos but it is worth it.
We generally prepare choorma ladoos from whole wheat flour (check out the choorma ladoo recipe here). And if you are a lover of choorma then the choorma ladoos from besan (gram flour) must not be missed.

Do try this recipe and share your feedback!

Let us start cooking!!!

Ingredients:
Besan (gram flour): ½ cup + 2 tbos. (80 gms)
Ghee: 3 tbsp. + 1 tbsp. + 3 tbsp.
Water: 2 tbsp. (hot)
Ghee for frying
Edible gum (gond): 2 tbsp (fried)
Almonds: 4-5 (crushed)
Cardamom powder: ½ tsp
Powdered sugar: ¼ cup + 2 tbsp.

Method:
1. In a bowl take besan and add 3 tbsp. ghee. Mix well. The mixture should resemble that of bread crumbs and when you take the mixture in your palms and press it, a ball must be formed.

2. Add hot water and knead into stiff and firm dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.

3. Make 3 small flattened discs from the dough and insert the knife at 2-3 places in the discs. This ensures proper frying of the discs.

4. Heat ghee in a kadai. When it is medium hot add the disc and fry until golden brown in color from both the sides. Make sure the flame is on low always.

5. Similarly, fry all the remaining discs.

6. Let the fried discs cool. Then break them into pieces and grind them. Sieve the mixture so that big pieces are separated. Grind the big pieces again and repeat the procedure until you are left with no big pieces.

7. Heat a tbsp. of ghee in a kadai and add the mixture to it. Roast for about 5-6 minutes or until the mixture becomes fragrant.

8. Take out the mixture on a plate. Let it cool.
9. Add fried gond, cardamom powder, sugar, and almonds. Mix well.

10. Choorma is ready! This can be stored in an air-tight container for 20-25 days. Enjoy the choorma.
11. To make the ladoos, heat 3 tbsp. of ghee and when it is steaming hot, add it to the choorma. Mix well carefully.

12. Take some mixture (depending on the size of ladoos one wants) in your hands and make ladoos from the entire mixture.
13. Drooling “Besan Choorma Ladoo” is ready!
14. Enjoy them for up to 20-25 days if stored in an airtight container.

Tips:
1. While frying the discs, make sure the flame is always on low. This will ensure proper cooking of the discs.
2. I prefer making thin discs as they get fried quickly.
3. Other dry fruits like cashew nuts, raisins etc. can be added as per one’s choice.
4. The quantity of sugar can be adjusted as per one’s taste.
5. Always sieve the mixture. This ensures all the granules to be of almost same size.
6. Opt for coarse besan to make these ladoos.

See you soon with a new recipe till then Happy Cooking!!!