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besan ladoo is one of the most popular mithai in Indian cuisine. It might be known by various names, but this delicious laddoos of spiced and sweetened besan is famous all over the country.

besan ladoo are made and relished for festivals, family events and different occasions. Some people also serve besan ke ladoo as prasadam. All you need is patience while making besan ladoo, patience is the key.

Ingredients used for making besan ladoo are simply available in every Indian household pantry. All you need to do to make besan ladoo is heat ghee in a non stick pan, once the ghee is hot. Add besan and keep stirring it continuously which will prevent it from burning. Do not strictly leave it unattended. You will need to roast the besan for 13-15 mins atleast. You will know the besan is cooked when the besan would turn golden brown and has a nice aroma. Further, transfer it in a plate and let it cool down. Once the mixture has come to room temperature, add sugar. Also, add coarsely grounded almonds which would give laddus a nutty taste and finally cardamom powder which would enhance the taste of it. Mix well and roll into laddoos. The finish of the laddoos should be shiny, which is an indication of perfectly cooked besan ladoo.

When making this, remember that the rich flavour of the besan ladoo depends on how well you cook the besan. Under-cooking it will leave behind a raw taste, which will ruin the whole recipe. So, make sure you cook it well. The proportion of ghee and besan is also important as you might end up with a dry or very soft besan ladoo if it is not done right.

Once you have the mix ready, take some in your palm, shape it into a round and keep rolling it in your hand till you get a smooth, lustrous, ghee-tinted texture on the surface. besan ladoo will look so irresistible at this stage that you would just want to pop it into your mouth! That’s when the laddoo is ready.

If you liked this, you are sure to also enjoy other Traditional Indian Mithai recipes made from besan like Mysore Pak, Sweet Boondi and Mohanthal.

Enjoy besan ladoo recipe | besan ke ladoo | besan ladoo with step by step photos | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

Besan Ladoo, Indian Mithai recipe - How to make Besan Ladoo, Indian Mithai

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

13 Mins

Total Time

23 Mins

Makes

18 ladoos

Ingredients

Method

For besan ladoos
 

  1. To make besan ladoo, heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the besan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 13 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  2. Switch off the flame and keep stirring for 1 more minute.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a plate and keep aside to cool for 1 hour or till the mixture cools down completely.
  4. Add the sugar, coarsely powdered almonds , cardamom powder and mix well while rubbing the mixture in between your palms till it gets a crumbly texture.
  5. Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a round ladoo
  6. Repeat step 5 to shape 17 more besan ladoos.
  7. Garnish the besan ladoos with almond slivers and store in an air-tight container.


Handy tip:
 

  1. besan ladoos can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for 15 days.

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    1. Ladoo or laddus are a spherical shaped Indian sweet. They are generally made with flour, fat and a sweetner (sugar, jaggery, condensed milk etc). You can enhance the flavour and texture of ladoo with cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, dried fruits, dry coconut, edible silver foil.  Like besan ladoo recipe| besan ke ladoo | besan ladoo with step by step photos | our website has many ladoo recipes which you would love to try : 
How to make besan ladoo

 

    1. To make besan ladoo recipe | besan ke ladoo | besan ladoo with step by step photos | heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Use good quality ghee for flavorful magaz. Traditionally, thick bottomed pan are used to prepare Indian sweets and the entire procedure is done on a low flame. Also, it is very important to measure all the ingredients accurately. We have used 1 cup of soft ghee at room temperature which is 1 cup even after melting
    2. Once the ghee has melted and turned hot, add the besan. We have used regular fine variety of gram flour. If you love a coarse texture, use grainy flour or a combination of fine besan with a tbsp of semolina or add fine caster sugar instead of powdered sugar  to enjoy that crunchy bites. Also, sift the besan if it has lumps
    3. Mix well to combine the ghee well and cook on a medium flame, while stirring continuously. If the besan is not roasted properly, you will have a raw taste and the besan ladoos won’t be tasty. There are different stages in the cooking of besan.
    4. As you start, it will be crumbly and lumpy. You need to stir continuously from all the sides to break the lumps. Cook on a medium flame or else the besan will quickly change colour yet remain uncooked.
    5. When you roast it more, the lumps start to break and loosen up. Ghee will start to ooze out. Also, you will get a nutty aroma from the besan.
    6. Switch off the flame and keep stirring for 1 more minute. Our besan is golden brown with a nice aroma at this stage. If the flour is over roasted, the laddus will have a bitter and  burnt flavour.
    7. Transfer the mixture into a plate and keep aside to cool for 1 hour or until mixture cools down completely. Don’t wait for too long to cool down. Otherwise, the sugar won’t mix well.
    8. Add sugar. Do not add sugar into the hot mixture otherwise, sugar will melt and the mixture will turn runny and you will not be able to form a ladoo. Also, increase the quantity of sugar if you like sweeter besan ladoo.
    9. Add coarsely powdered almonds. You can toss in other dried fruits like pistachios, walnuts, cashew nuts too.
    10. Add cardamom powder to enhance the flavour of besan laddus.
    11. Mix well to combine everything.
    12. Mix while rubbing the mixture in between your palms till it gets a crumbly texture.
    13. Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a round besan laddu. Ensure the besan ladoos have no cracks. Also, grease your palms with ghee while making balls if required.Press it till the ghee oozes out and the besan laddu has a shiny texture.
    14. Repeat step 12 and 13 to shape 17 more besan ladoo recipe| besan ke ladoo | besan ladoo with step by step photos |
    15. Garnish the besan laddoos with almond slivers or charoli.
    16. Serve or store the besan ladoo in an air-tight container and use as required.
Frequently Asked Questions

 

    1. Q.Can we use dalda instead of ghee? Or give any vegan alternative for ghee? You can try using dalda or coconut oil.
    2. Q.My besan tasted raw, how long should i cook the Besan for? If the besan tastes raw, it means that it wasnt cooked long enough. Make sure the besan is cooked on low flame until it turns golden brown and gives out a nutty smell. 
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per ladoo
 

Energy307 cal
Protein8 g
Carbohydrates38.1 g
Fiber5.6 g
Fat13.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium26.7 mg

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shubham

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thnk u mam for your wonderful recepies. When i got admission in engineering,i knew nothing to cook..now my engineering is going to finish and thanks to you..i am a good cook now..and even my family members love the dishes i prpepare for them..your recepies helped me a lot in these 4 years to survive..thnk h a lot mam

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Shubham, we are delighted you loved the Besan Ladoo recipe and thank you for your kind words that inspire the Tarla Dalal team. Great story on how you became a good cook while doing your engineering. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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Mansi J

March 13, 2025, midnight

Besan Laddoo..always dreaded to make them..But you have made it soooooo easy for me...I made them for trial it came it just tooo good...Even better than the ones you get outside..Superb..

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Sowmya Bhat

March 13, 2025, midnight

Laddoos came out very well. Thanks for a very simple recipe mam.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Sowmya. Keep trying new recipes and posting your comments. We would love to hear from you.

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Sonal Modi

March 13, 2025, midnight

Loved by all family members.

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Prerna

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks maam for sharing such a superb receipe....i wud try to make as per your instructions...but i want to ask a question can we add rava to make the ladoos more crisp...and can you suggest that in case we prefer to add rava then shud it be roasted along with besan or in seprate....i am confused

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Prena, We would not suggest you to add rava, Try this recipe as it is and we are sure you will relsih every bite of it. Do let us know how it turns out. Happy Cooking !!

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Mohan nair

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, This is the second time in searching for an easy recipe, of besan laddoo. No, surprise you are great, Tarlaji. Better than all; Easier than all. Moreover, Tastier than all. No other words to describe, but, easy, tasty, and crispy. Love your marvelous recipes. And no suggestions, I can make because that may change your method of creation. Regards from Cochin.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Mohan Thank you very much for liking our recipe. We are delighted to know you love our recipe. Feel free to share any feedback with us. Happy cooking!

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Rachna

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Rachna

March 13, 2025, midnight

Awwsome. Full proof recipe.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Rachna, We are very happy to know you have loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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Sabina

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tried and tested as said by our dear Tarla Dalal...miss you so much but you live on in everything that I try out of your awesome recipes. Thank you Tarla Dalal and team for continuing her legacy.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Sabina, We are very happy to know you are enjoying our hard work and recipes. Do keep trying more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

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Mrs Fahim

March 13, 2025, midnight

I''m from Pakistan and love this site

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Mrs Fahim. Great to know that some one from Pakistan is following us. Welcome. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

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Shailza

March 13, 2025, midnight

Besan k ladoo mein Besan kachha reh gaya is there any solution???

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Shailza, Make sure your flame is on medium as mentioned and not slow.

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srilaths

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Archana Das

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello ma''am, I''ll be trying this recipe for the first time. I wanted to know that, what should be the size of the cups, that we shall use for besan and ghee and sugar? Please help.. Thank you.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Archana, You get these set measuring cups in the market, they are very useful to get all the recipe perfect.

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Chini Desai

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Shreya

March 13, 2025, midnight

Ma''am I tried this receipe it was yummy....thanks a lot ma''am

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nikira tulsakar

March 13, 2025, midnight

very yummy n soft......

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Foodie #672227

March 13, 2025, midnight

Can we add stevia powder instead of sugar?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

We have not tried using stevia.

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Meera Shukla

March 13, 2025, midnight

That''s marvelous ladoos made it so easy to prepare_x0001F330_

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Meera thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us.

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Surathna

March 13, 2025, midnight

Delicious, quick-to make laddus. They had the correct texture (soft and pliable) unlike other besan laddus which are usually dry and crumble on touch. The laddus I made disappeared in a jiffy!

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Foodie 06

March 13, 2025, midnight

Perfect recipe and perfect laddus...making laddus was never so easy....

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krupa

March 13, 2025, midnight

can one add jaggery instead of sugar. pls suggest.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Krupa, We would not suggest to add jaggery instead of sugar as the taste is best with sugar itself.

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Arpita Sarvaiya

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello mam, I big fan of u. I tried besan ke laddo at home n I can''t believe that I can make it so tasty. It''s all done by ur recipe. Thanks a lot mam.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Arpita. We are delighted you loved the Besan Laddoo recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Rachna Bhalla

March 13, 2025, midnight

Your each and every recipe are wonderful, yummy & easy to make. Experience really matters. Thank you so much for this recipe.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Rachna. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Isha kalra

March 13, 2025, midnight

Maam mne isme cheeni pees kar dali h lekin cheeni moti pisi h.. To mne besan ko garam kar liya.. taki cheeni achhe se ghul jaye.. Kya ye ghul jayegi.. or kya mere ladoo theek ban payenge... Plz help

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Isha, Use powdered sugar as mentioned in the recipe and follow the recipe perfectly it will come out great.

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Lateesha Sheikh

March 13, 2025, midnight

I want to know , as to why shouldn''t we add rava too , to the besan laddoo recipe ?? Won''t that get a crispier taste ?Though I love the besan laddoo by itself .

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Lateesha, We have not added as besan ladoos as they are always made only with besan. If you wish you can add and try with rava also

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Akansha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Indias no. 1 sweet

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Akansha. Keep trying new recipes and posting your comments. We would love to hear from you.

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Kundan raj

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Kundan. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Pintu

March 13, 2025, midnight

Can we use dalda instead of ghee? Or give any vegan alternative for ghee. Thanks!

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, You can try using dalda.. or coconut oil. Do try the recipe and give us your feedback..

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Anurag

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello - This is a great recipe. I followed it to the letter and the result was great. Everyone in the family liked it. Thanks to you, I am giving a friendly competition to my wife and more amusingly she is liking it. She is like - you can look at Mam''s books and do the needful on all the 7 days.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

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Foodie #696156

March 13, 2025, midnight

hello mam... besan kachcha rah gaya jisse wah muh me chipak raha h... ise thik karne ka koi upay bataye

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Foodie #696156

March 13, 2025, midnight

beSan kachcha rah gaya jisse wah muh me chipak raha tha..kuch upay bataye

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Christy

March 13, 2025, midnight

HI.. There today i tried Besan ladoo , Just perfect recipe it was really great came out to be soo tasty . Thanks

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!

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