Sugar-Free Traditional Besan Laddu
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Indian sweets guilt-free with our delicious Sugar-Free Traditional Besan Laddu recipe! Crafted with nutty chickpea flour (besan) roasted in velvety ghee, these laddus are delicately flavored with cardamom and naturally sweetened using powdered stevia or monk fruit, making them perfect for a healthier treat. Optional additions like chopped nuts and raisins elevate the texture and taste, offering a delightful crunch and burst of sweetness. This refined sugar-free version of the classic besan laddu is easy to prepare, with just 10 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking, yielding 12 irresistibly soft and melt-in-your-mouth sweets. Serve these wholesome laddus as a festive dessert or a nutritious snack, and enjoy a traditional Indian indulgence without compromising on your health goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chickpea flour (besan)
- 0.75 cups Ghee (clarified butter)
- 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 0.25 cups Powdered stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 0.25 cups Chopped almonds or cashews (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Raisins (optional)
Instructions
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet on low to medium heat.
Add the ghee to the pan and allow it to melt completely.
Once the ghee has melted, add the chickpea flour (besan) to the pan. Stir well to combine the flour with the ghee.
Continue roasting the besan on low to medium heat. Stir continuously to prevent lumps or burning. Roast the mixture for about 15-20 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
Add the cardamom powder to the roasted besan mixture and mix well. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly (but not completely; it should still be warm enough to shape).
Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add the powdered stevia or monk fruit sweetener. Stir until the sweetener is evenly distributed.
If using nuts and raisins, add them to the mixture and mix well.
Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round laddus, pressing firmly with your hands. If the mixture feels too dry to bind, you can add an additional teaspoon of melted ghee.
Repeat the process until all the mixture is used.
Allow the laddus to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to two weeks at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.4 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.9 g | 564% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 62.7 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2463 mg | 52% | |
*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.
