Name: Diwali Special Besan Ladoo Recipe | Easy Homemade Besan Laddu | Fresh Byte Kitchen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup ghee; 2 cups besan (gram flour); 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1 tablespoon chopped almonds; 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios; Powdered sugar, for coating; Pistachios, for garnish; Edible silver flakes (silver varq), for decoration

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Ingredients

3/4 cup ghee
2 cups besan (gram flour)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
Powdered sugar, for coating
Pistachios, for garnish
Edible silver flakes (silver varq), for decoration

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 12

Diwali Special Besan Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet made with roasted gram flour (besan), ghee, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, almonds, and pistachios. These delicious homemade ladoos are rich, aromatic, and perfect for Diwali celebrations and festive occasions. Coated with powdered sugar and garnished with pistachios and edible silver flakes, they look beautiful and taste amazing. A simple and delicious festive recipe to make at home with love! 🪔❤️

Cooking Steps

1
Heat 3/4 cup ghee in a pan.
2
Add 2 cups besan (gram flour) and roast on low flame for 25 minutes, stirring continuously until golden brown and aromatic.
3
Transfer the roasted besan to a bowl and let it rest for 30–35 minutes until cooled.
4
Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and mix well.
5
Add 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder, 1 tablespoon chopped almonds, and 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios.
6
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
7
Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round ladoos.
8
Roll each ladoo in powdered sugar to coat evenly.
9
Arrange the ladoos on a serving plate.
10
Garnish with pistachios and edible silver flakes (silver varq).