Besan Ladu  
by: Sharda Prasad (shardap@houston.ssa.slb.com )

Ingredients:

  • Gramflour(besan)   -   3/4 cup
  • Sugar   -   3/4 cup
  • Ghee   -   1/3 cup
  • Sooji(semolina)   -   2 tablespoon (optional this is for texture)
  • Powdered cardamom   -   1/2 teaspoon
  • Cashew nuts   -   2 tspns(optional)
  • Saffron color   -   3 drops

Method:

In a heavy bottomed pan heat the ghee add cashew nuts wheb slightly brown add gramflour and semolina and fry (on low flame) till it is slightly brown .when done add cardamom mix well . put it on to a thali and let it cool well. Mix sugar and saffron color . when the gramflour mix has cooled add sugar mixture and mix well. Roll out medium sized ladus and store it in airtight containers.