Low Fat Besan Ladoo
Indulge guilt-free with these delightful **Low Fat Besan Ladoos**, a healthier spin on the traditional Indian sweet. Made with roasted gram flour, a minimal amount of ghee, and naturally sweet powdered jaggery, these ladoos offer all the rich, nutty flavors you love without excess fat. The addition of skimmed milk creates a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while aromatic cardamom powder and crunchy bits of almonds and pistachios elevate them to perfection. With only 10 minutes of prep and simple cooking steps, this recipe offers a wholesome treat ideal for festive occasions or everyday snacking. Enjoy these low-fat ladoos that bring together the goodness of tradition and modern nutrition in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Besan (Gram Flour)
- 0.25 cup Ghee
- 0.5 cup Skimmed Milk
- 0.75 cup Powdered Jaggery
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Almonds
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Pistachios
Instructions
In a large non-stick pan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Once melted, add the besan (gram flour).
Roast the besan continuously, stirring constantly to avoid burning, until it emits a nutty aroma and turns golden brown, which should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
Lower the heat and gradually add the skimmed milk to the roasted besan, stirring continuously to form a smooth mixture without lumps.
Continue to cook the mixture on low heat until all the milk is absorbed and the mixture thickens.
Add powdered jaggery to the mixture. Stir well until the jaggery melts and blends thoroughly into the mixture. This should take around 5 minutes.
Mix in cardamom powder, chopped almonds, and chopped pistachios. Cook for another 2-3 minutes and then remove from heat.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it is comfortable to touch but still warm.
Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round balls (ladoos) using your hands.
Place the ladoos on a plate and let them cool completely to set.
Once cooled, store the ladoos in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.2 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 229 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.6 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.4 g | ||
| Protein | 62.4 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 526 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 32.8 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 2633 mg | 56% | |
*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.
