besan Laddu

                                                               Delicious Besan Laddus

Laddu is the most common name given to sweets which are spherical in shapesLaddus are of many varieties and the nomenclature is associated with the ingredients other than sugar and ghee.Like besan laddu ,sonth laddu ,atta laddu and bundi laddu and the list goes on and on.
Let us see the recipe for besan laddu.It is very simple.
Ingredients required
3 cup                 Besan
1 3/4 cup         sugar(powdered)
1 cup                 ghee
2 teaspoon         cardamomm powder
1/4 cups             nuts roasted and chopped (almonds,cashews,walnuts)



4 tablespoon       milk
   few strands of saffron

                                                                   Roasting is done 
In a thick bottomed or a nonstick pan add ghee and besan and start roasting on a medium flame.
Keep on stirring continuously.this process of roasting is very very tricky initially .Meanwhile soak saffron in milk
The amount of ghee added appears to be less initially and one finds it difficult to handle and always feels that why not add few spoons more of it.But never do that mistake .More ghee will make it difficult to give shape to laddus   .Because after ten minutes of roasting the mixture loosens its consistency and becomes easy to handle.When the mixture turns to golden brown it will give a good aroma.Now remove the pan from the flame sprinkle the saffron soaked milk over it and stir.This will give the besan a granular texture.Now add the nuts and sugar  and cardamom powder. .Mix well and weight for 15 minutes to let it cool.Now handling in between your palms give shape to laddus of your desired size.