Sanjeev Kapoor

Besan Ke Laddoo

A very popular besan sweet

Preparation info
  • Makes

    24

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Diwali is a festival of lights and is celebrated with loads of sweets and savories that are all made at home. My wife, Alyona, makes these laddoos every year for this holiday.

Ingredients

  • 12 to 15 cashews
  • 12 to 15 almonds
  • 1¼ cups (225

Method

  1. Put the cashews and almonds in a spice grinder, and coarsely grind them. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Place a nonstick wok over medium heat and add the ghee. When the ghee melts, lower the heat to low and add the besan. Cook, stirring continuously, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the besan is fragrant and light brown.
  3. Add the carda