Sweet Laddi
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of Sweet Laddi, a traditional Indian dessert made with roasted chickpea flour (besan), aromatic cardamom, and a hint of creamy ghee. Perfectly sweetened with powdered sugar and finished with the crunch of chopped nuts like almonds, pistachios, or cashews, these melt-in-your-mouth treats are a celebration of texture and taste. This no-bake recipe is quick to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and a golden, slow-roasting technique that unlocks the flour's deep, toasty essence. Whether you're crafting these laddus for festive occasions or enjoying them as a homemade snack, they’re a delightful bite of sweetness that stores beautifully for up to a week. Try this simple yet decadent Sweet Laddi recipe for an authentic taste of Indian culinary tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 cup Ghee (clarified butter)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.25 cups Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, or cashews)
Instructions
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and add the ghee to it.
Once the ghee is melted, lower the heat and gradually add the chickpea flour (besan), stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Roast the chickpea flour in the ghee for about 15–20 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mixture turns golden brown and you sense a nutty aroma.
Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
While the mixture is cooling, grind the sugar into a fine powder using a blender or food processor.
Once the flour mixture is slightly warm, add the powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and milk. Mix thoroughly until everything is combined.
Fold in the chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Take small portions of the mixture in your hands and roll them into round balls (laddus). If the mixture is too dry, add a few more drops of milk to bind it together.
Repeat the process until all the mixture is shaped into laddus.
Store the laddus in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 268.2 g | 344% | |
| Saturated Fat | 150.4 g | 752% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 609 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 456.4 g | 166% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 329.6 g | ||
| Protein | 62.2 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2389 mg | 51% | |
*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.
