Mom's Recipies

Khoya Besan ladoo is a very easy sweet to make and is popular throughout India, especially at festivals and celebrations. It tastes so yummy and delicious.Hope you will give this a try this holi and let me know how it turns out for you..

Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 26-30 minutes
Yields :25
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Type : Sweets and Desserts

Source :-This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.



Ingredients :-


   25 - Kaju / Cashew nuts coarsely chopped or crushed
   2 cups -  Khoya/mawa grated
   2 cups - Gram flour (besan)
   1 cup - Ghee (melted)
   2 cups - Powdered sugar
   1 teaspoon - Green cardamom powder
   Cashews to garnish



Method:- 

1) Grind Sugar into a fine powder and set aside.

2) Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan or kadai. Roast besan for 5 mins on low flame . Keep stirring till the flour becomes golden brown and ghee separates.

3) Add grated khoya or mawa and stir well for 3 mins till the khoya blends well with the gram flour.

4) Add cardamom powder and crushed cashewnuts mix well.

5) Switch off the stove.

6) Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Let it cool a little and then add the powdered sugar and mix well.

7) Using lightly greased hands, Shape into small rounds or ur desired shapes when still little bit warm.

8) Garnish with Cashews or Kismiss

9) Let the Ladoos cool completely and store in an airtight container.

10) These laddoos should be consumed fast since they have khoya in them and will not keep for too long.

11) Better to store them in the refrigerator.

Note : If it's difficult to make Ladoos, you can add some melted ghee, if needed.