Besan Ladoo Recipe – Chana Dal Ladoo

Besan Ladoo Recipe is made with gram flour. It is an all time favorite festival sweet and can also be made from freshly roasted channa dal. The typical aroma and consistency of the besan is achieved by gently roasting it in fresh homemade ghee which gives it the ladoo a special flavor and richness. Course : Dessert Ingridients : 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal) 3/4 cup Caster Sugar 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi) 2 tablespoons Ghee 1 tablespoon Pistachios , chopped for garnish Instructions To begin making the Besan Ladoo Recipe (Chana Dal Ladoo), in a heavy bottomed pan or kadai; roast the chana dal on low heat until it releases the roasted aroma and slightly changes its color.  Once the chana dal is roasted, allow it to cool. (If using besan, then roast the besan in ghee on low heat till you get a roasted aroma)In a food processor blend all the ingredients including the roasted channa dal, caster sugar, cardamom powder except the ghee and pistachios, into a fine powder. (if besan you don't need to grind it in the processor)Transfer the ground channa dal into a large mixing bowl. Add in the ghee and knead using your fingers until the dough comes together to form a smooth dough. The heat in your hands will help all the ingredients get together.Once it comes into a smooth dough, roll them into lemon size balls and garnish them with pistachios.The Besan Ladoo (Channa Dal Ladoo) can be stored in an airtight containers for a few days and longer in the refrigerator.Serve the Besan Ladoo Recipe after your everyday meal of Palak Dal, Bharwa Bhindi and Tawa Paratha with your family.