Sugar-Free Besan Laddoo
Indulge guilt-free in the wholesome sweetness of **Sugar-Free Besan Laddoo**, a healthier take on the classic Indian dessert. Made with nutrient-packed besan (chickpea flour), fragrant cardamom, and a medley of nuts and raisins, this recipe skips refined sugar in favor of natural sweeteners like stevia or erythritol. The laddoos are beautifully roasted in golden ghee, bringing out a rich, nutty aroma that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for diabetics or anyone seeking a low-sugar treat, these melt-in-your-mouth delights are easy to prepare and make a wonderful addition to festive celebrations, tea-time snacks, or as a quick energy boost. Ready in under an hour, these sugar-free laddoos are a feel-good indulgence that you can enjoy anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Besan (chickpea flour)
- 0.75 cup Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews)
- 0.5 cup Stevia or erythritol
- 0.25 cup Raisins
Instructions
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on medium flame and add ghee.
Once the ghee melts, add the besan (chickpea flour) to the pan.
Stir continuously on a medium-low flame, ensuring the besan roasts evenly. This process will take about 20-25 minutes. The flour will turn a golden color and release a nutty aroma when ready.
Add the chopped nuts to the roasting besan and continue to stir for another 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Add cardamom powder, stevia or erythritol, and raisins to the mixture. Mix well to ensure the sweetener and flavorings are evenly distributed.
While still warm, but not hot, take small portions of the mix in your hands and roll them into round laddoos. If the mixture feels too dry to shape, add a little more melted ghee, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Place the laddoos on a plate or tray and allow them to cool completely, so the laddoos firm up.
Once cooled, store the laddoos in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.6 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.5 g | 598% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.7 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.5 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.4 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3156 mg | 67% | |
*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.
