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Rava Besan Ladoo

Rava Besan Ladoo is a delectable Maharashtrian sweet, prepared on festive occasions such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, etc. These treats bear resemblance to besan ladoo but feature a subtly distinct texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian
Servings 15
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ + ⅓ cup Ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 cup Sooji (rava or semolina)
  • 2 tablespoons Almonds chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts chopped
  • 1 cup Besan (gram flour)
  • ¼ cup Milk
  • ⅔ cup Powdered sugar (Confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar)

Instructions
 

  • Heat ⅓ cup (half amount) of ghee in a large pan on medium-low heat.
  • Once hot add semolina. Mix and roast with stirring constantly until the rava is lightly golden in color and has a nice toasty aroma.
  • After 3 minutes of roasting, add nuts and continue roasting. It takes around 8-10 minutes. Remove roasted semolina to a plate and keep it aside.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining ⅓ cup of ghee.
  • Once hot add besan, mix and roast with stirring constantly until it gets golden brown color and has a nutty aroma. It takes around 10-13 minutes.
  • Add roasted sooji back to the pan. Mix and cook for 2 minutes. You’ll find the mixture is super liquid.
  • Now add milk. Mix and within a minute it starts bubbling and becomes frothy.
  • Keep stirring and cooking for 2-3 minutes or until it comes together like a thick mixture. Turn off the stove and remove the pan from the stove.
  • Add powdered sugar. Mix everything together. Let the mixture cool down to touch (lukewarm) and then shape.
  • Take around 1 ½ tablespoon of portion in your palm. Pinch it together tightly and start rolling it into a smooth ball.
  • Place it on a plate and repeat the same for the remaining mixture. Place them on a plate in a single layer and let the ladoo set for around 2-3 hours.

Notes

  • MEDIUM-LOW HEAT: It is important to roast the besan and sooji on low-medium heat.
  • STIR CONSTANTLY: While roasting besan and rava, you must keep stirring to avoid burning and uneven browning.
  • Cooking time may vary. Please take the given cook time as a guideline. It may vary depending on the type of pan, flame intensity and quantity you’re making.
  • You can double or triple the recipe. But keep in mind that as you increase the amount, the roasting time also increases slightly.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 19.8gProtein: 3.4gFat: 13.3gSaturated Fat: 7.7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 7.3g
Keyword Rava Besan Ladoo
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