Boondi Ladoo
Boondi Ladoo is a festive Indian sweet made from tiny fried gram flour balls soaked in sugar syrup, shaped into soft, rich, and aromatic spheres.
Ready in:
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Ingredients:
7
Ingredients
For the Boondi:
- Besan (gram flour): 1 cup
- Water: as needed (to make flowing batter)
- Oil or ghee: for deep frying
For the Sugar Syrup:
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Water: 1/2 cup
- Cardamom powder: 1/2 tsp
- Saffron strands or food color: a pinch (optional)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped nuts (cashews, almonds): 2 tbsp
- Raisins: 1 tbsp
Making process
Step 1: Prepare the Batter:
- Mix besan with enough water to form a smooth, flowing batter.
- Ensure no lumps remain. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Fry the Boondi:
- Heat oil or ghee in a deep pan. Hold a perforated ladle over the oil and pour batter over it to form tiny drops (boondi).
- Fry until golden but not crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Make Sugar Syrup:
- Boil sugar and water together until sticky (1-thread consistency).
- Add cardamom powder and saffron or color if using.
Step 4: Mix Boondi and Syrup:
- Immediately add the fried boondi into hot syrup. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Add fried nuts and raisins if using. Let it absorb syrup for 10–15 minutes.
Step 5: Shape the Ladoos:
- When the mixture is warm (not hot), grease your hands and form small ladoos by gently pressing portions into round balls.
- Let them set for 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
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