9 March, 2018
Besan Ladoo | Besan laadu | Made in less ghee |
ಬೇಸನ್ ಲಾಡು | ಬೇಸನ್ ಲಡ್ಡು |
Besan laadu or besan laddu or besan unde call it by any name but these turns out to be super delicious each and every time.
We do call it as besan laadoo in Kannada language, Karnataka. Actually I never make it either using readily available store bought besan/bengal gram flour or use more ghee.
Rather I do it in this way – roast the split bengal gram, allow it to cool completely, make a fine powder in the mixie then proceed with turning them into laadoo/laddu.
Though I make it since long time, never have shared/posted the recipe on my blog. My maternal grand mother used to make it a lot actually very frequently she used to make it.
So I can say that I’m relishing this yummy sweet since long time… ie since my childhood. Below I have mentioned a very small/less quantity of ingredients, so that any one can try it out easily
And with the below given quantity we can make 18 nos., of laadoo of the shown size. And also I have used raw cane sugar here, you can use any kind of sugar of your choice.
Ingredients : measuring cup used – 200 ml
- Split bengal gram/Kadale bele/ chana dal – 2 cups
- Raw cane sugar – 1 cup
- Ghee – 2&1/2 to 3 tbsp (I used 2&1/2 tbsp)
- Almond flakes – 1/3 cup
PROCEDURE :
- Dry roast split bengal gram till raw smell vanishes and it turns aromatic (becomes light brown), allow it to cool, and then grind into a fine powder/flour
- Now to the same jar add in the raw cane sugar and grind everything together again till smooth, then transfer it to a wide bowl
- Heat ghee, add in almond flakes, roast well and then add it to the besan-sugar mixture
- Combine everything well and make laadoo
