Besan Ladoo is a popular Indian sweet made from gram flour (besan), ghee, sugar, and various spices and nuts. Besan Ladoo has several health benefits:
- It is a rich source of carbohydrates and provides instant energy.
- Besan is a good source of protein, making it an ideal food for vegetarians.
- The ghee used in the recipe is a source of healthy fats and also helps in digestion.
- The use of cardamom powder in the recipe helps to improve digestion and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Nuts such as almonds and cashews used in the recipe are a good source of healthy fats and also provide protein and fiber.
Note: Besan Ladoo is a high-calorie sweet, so it should be consumed in moderation.
Here is a simple recipe to make Besan Ladoo at home:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups besan (gram flour)
- 1 cup ghee
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds and cashews
Instructions:
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, roast the besan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns a golden brown color (around 8-10 minutes).
- In another pan, melt the ghee over low heat.
- Add the roasted besan to the melted ghee and mix well.
- Add sugar, cardamom powder, chopped almonds, and cashews to the besan mixture and continue to stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Once it has cooled slightly, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round ladoos.
- Let the ladoos cool completely and store them in an airtight container.
- One Besan Ladoo is approximately 120-140 calories, depending on the size.
Try this besan ladoo recipe for a healthy treat to your tastebuds.
