Friday, April 6, 2012

Besan Ladoo


Besan Ladoo is an extremely simple sweet item that can be made in just a few minutes.

Please follow the steps religiously else ONLY you would be responsible for the gastronomic disaster :)

You would need:
  • 1 cup besan
  • 1/3 cup ghee
  • 1/4 teaspoon elaichi powder
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:
  • In a microwave safe bowl,add the besan and ghee and mix well.Microwave on HIGH(750W) for 3 minutes,stirring after every 1 minute.
  • Reduce the power to 70% and microwave for another minute stirring once after 30 seconds.Remove and let the mixture cool completely.
  • Add the elaichi powder and sugar and mix well.
  • Divide into 10 equal portions and shape it into laddoos.
You can then garnish it with pista badam or anything else as you find suitable.

Source of recipe: Samsung Book of Indian Microwave Cooking by Tarla Dalal