Whenever you feel like eating something sweet, you can make semolina and gram flour ladoos. It is very easy to make them. This recipe is simple, quick, and results in delicious ladoos that are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Follow this step-by-step guide to make these delightful Indian sweets at home.
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Ingredients
ghee1/2cup
suji1cup
besan1/2cup
sugar1 1/2cup
water3/4cup
cardamom powder1/2tsp
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
345.0kcal (17.25%)
Protein
3.6g (7.12%)
Carbs
41.3g (15%)
Sugars
28.1g (56.26%)
Healthy Fat
6.9g
Unhealthy Fat
11.9g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Suji Besan Laddu Recipe
- Step 1
Add one spoon of ghee to a pan and heat it on low flame. Add semolina and roast it for 8-10 minutes until aromatic. Once done, transfer it to a plate.
- Step 2
Add ghee back to the pan, then add gram flour. Roast the gram flour on low flame for 5-6 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3
Turn off the heat and mix the roasted semolina with the roasted gram flour.
- Step 4
In the same pan, add sugar and water. Cook until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Step 5
Continue cooking the sugar syrup for 7-8 minutes until it forms a single thread consistency.
- Step 6
Turn off the heat and mix the hot syrup into the semolina and gram flour mixture.
- Step 7
Add cardamom powder and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Step 8
Once the mixture cools down a bit, shape it into ladoos. Your delicious semolina and gram flour ladoos are ready!
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
345.0kcal (17.25%)
Protein
3.6g (7.12%)
Carbs
41.3g (15%)
Sugars
28.1g (56.26%)
Healthy Fat
6.9g
Unhealthy Fat
11.9g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
Roast the semolina and gram flour on low flame to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
Ensure the sugar syrup reaches a single thread consistency for the perfect texture of the ladoos.
Let the mixture cool slightly before shaping the ladoos to avoid burning your hands.
FAQS
Can I use jaggery instead of sugar?
Yes, you can substitute sugar with jaggery for a healthier alternative. Ensure the jaggery is melted properly before mixing.
How do I store the ladoos?
Store the ladoos in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last for up to a week.
Can I add nuts to the recipe?
Yes, you can add chopped nuts like almonds or cashews for added texture and flavor.
What is single thread consistency in sugar syrup?
Single thread consistency means when you take a drop of syrup between your fingers and pull them apart, it forms a single thread without breaking.
Can I use butter instead of ghee?
Ghee is recommended for authentic flavor, but you can use butter as a substitute if needed.
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