Low Fat Besan Laddoo
Indulge guilt-free with our Low Fat Besan Laddoo, a healthier twist on the classic Indian sweet. This recipe swaps traditional heavy ingredients with low-fat milk and a minimal amount of ghee, making it a perfect treat for health-conscious dessert lovers. Made from nutty roasted chickpea flour, naturally sweetened with powdered jaggery, and layered with the warmth of cardamom, these laddoos are further enriched with crunchy almonds and juicy raisins. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, these laddoos offer all the rich flavors of the beloved besan laddoo but with reduced fat content, perfect for festivals, snacking, or guilt-free indulgence. Best of all, they’re a wholesome option to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups besan (chickpea flour)
- 0.75 cup powdered jaggery
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons blanched almonds
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 0.25 cup low-fat milk
Instructions
Begin by finely chopping the blanched almonds. Set them aside.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the besan and dry roast it on low-medium heat for about 10-12 minutes. Stir continuously to ensure it doesn't burn. The flour should turn golden and release a nutty aroma.
Add the ghee to the roasted besan and mix well, continuing to roast for another 5 minutes.
Slowly pour in the low-fat milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook the mixture for an additional 3-4 minutes until the milk is absorbed.
Reduce the heat to low, add the powdered jaggery, and mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Stir continuously for another 3-4 minutes until the jaggery melts and combines with the mixture.
Add the cardamom powder, chopped almonds, and raisins. Mix everything well and cook for another 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly until it is warm enough to handle.
Once cooled slightly, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round laddoos using your hands. You should obtain about 10 laddoos from the mixture.
Allow the laddoos to cool completely. Once they are firm, store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.0 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.2 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 248 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 410.1 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.0 g | 200% | |
| Total Sugars | 237.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.7 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1111 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 44.2 mg | 246% | |
| Potassium | 4533 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
