About Boondi Ladoo:
Boondi Ladoo is a popular Indian sweet made from small, round fried gram flour (besan) balls known as "boondi." These delightful treats are often enjoyed during festivals, celebrations, and special occasions.
Ingredients:
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Boondi: Made from gram flour, water, and a pinch of baking soda. The batter is dropped through a sieve into hot oil to create tiny, round balls.
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Sugar Syrup: Made from sugar and water, often flavored with cardamom and sometimes saffron or rose water.
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Ghee: Clarified butter, used for frying and sometimes in the syrup.
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Nuts and Raisins: Commonly includes cashews, almonds, and raisins for added texture and flavor.
Preparation:
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Making Boondi: The batter is prepared by mixing gram flour with water to a smooth consistency. It is then poured through a ladle with holes into hot oil, frying until golden brown. The fried boondi is drained and set aside.
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Sugar Syrup: Sugar is dissolved in water and boiled to make a syrup. Cardamom powder is added for flavor.
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Combining: The fried boondi is mixed with the warm sugar syrup, nuts, and sometimes a little ghee, allowing it to soak up the syrup.
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Shaping: Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, it is shaped into round balls, or ladoos.
Variations:
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Kesar Boondi Ladoo: Made with saffron for a rich color and flavor.
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Pista Boondi Ladoo: Incorporates pistachios for added crunch and a nutty taste.
Serving:
Boondi Ladoo is often garnished with chopped nuts and can be enjoyed with tea or as a dessert. It’s also a common offering during religious ceremonies and festivities.
With its sweet, syrupy flavor and delightful texture, Boondi Ladoo is a beloved treat in Indian cuisine!
Ingredients:
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1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
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1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
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3/4 cup sugar (to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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2-3 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts) (optional)
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2-3 tablespoons raisins (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and set up your workspace.
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Roasting Chickpea Flour: In a pan over medium heat, melt the ghee. Once hot, add the chickpea flour. Roast it for about 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously, until it turns golden brown and starts to emit a pleasant aroma.
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Adding Sugar and Spices: Once the flour is roasted, remove the pan from the heat. Add sugar and ground cardamom, mixing well until the sugar dissolves.
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Adding Nuts and Raisins: If desired, add chopped nuts and raisins, and mix them well into the mixture.
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Forming Ladoo: Once the mixture cools slightly but is still warm, use wet hands to shape it into small balls (ladoos) about the size of a walnut.
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Cooling: Allow the ladoo to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, you can store them in an airtight container.
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You can also add grated coconut for additional texture and flavor.
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Make sure the mixture is not too hot when shaping, to avoid burning yourself.
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