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Indian Boondi Ladoo Recipe

Boondi Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet made from small, round, deep-fried droplets of chickpea flour, soaked in sugar syrup, and shaped into delightful balls.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chickpea Flour (Besan)
  • 1.5 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • as needed Oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoon Chopped Nuts (optional)

Instructions 

  1. 1. Mix chickpea flour with water to make a smooth batter.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a deep fryer. Using a slotted spoon, drop small droplets of batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown.
  3. 3. In another pan, dissolve sugar in water and boil to make a thick syrup. Add cardamom powder.
  4. 4. Add fried boondi to the syrup and mix well. Let it soak for a few minutes.
  5. 5. Grease your hands with ghee and shape the mixture into small balls. Add chopped nuts if desired.
  6. 6. Let the ladoos cool and set before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Boondi Ladoo, Indian Sweet
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