Vegan Besan Laddoo

Vegan Besan Laddoo

Hi friends! Diwali/Tihar is right around the corner and I have this special Indian recipe to share with you all.

Besan Laddoo is a sweet Indian dessert made with gram flour (besan). It has this coarse ‘grainy’ texture and is INCREDIBLY delicious.

Besan is oil-roasted in low heat for 18-22 minutes, or until it’s paste-like. It is then cooled down a bit, mixed with sugar + aromatics, and then shaped into a ball (laddoo).

This dessert is traditionally roasted with ghee but I used refined coconut oil. If you don’t mind the coconutty smell/flavor, you can use normal coconut oil too. I also added a pinch of turmeric to give it a yellow hue.

If you’ve never had Besan Laddoo, I recommend you try it. Pretty easy to prepare and makes a great treat for family gatherings.

Let’s go!

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Vegan Besan Laddoo

Easy vegan besan laddoo recipe

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Course -Dessert

Cuisine -Indian

Keyword -laddoo

Prep Time -5 minutes

Cook Time -30 minutes

Total Time -35 minutes

Servings -14 laddoos

Calories -627kcal

Recipe Video

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil (preferably deodorized, or refined)
• 2 cups besan (gram flour)
• Pinch of turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 12 whole cashews (finely chopped)
• 12 whole almonds (finely chopped)

Instructions

• Set a non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add oil. 
• Once it’s warm, add besan. Stirring continuously*, cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the mixture turns paste-like and appear a bit oily. *NOTE: Unattained besan burns quickly, so it's important to stir them continuously.
• Turn off the heat. Add turmeric powder, and give it a good mix. 
• Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool down for 8-10 minutes (but make sure they're still warm enough to work with).
• *After 8-10 minutes* Add all the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl : cardamom powder + cashews + almonds + sugar.
• Mix well using your hands. Make sure the cardamom is well-incorporated into the mixture.
• As you mix, the mixture will slowly turn crumbly and sticky. Once you achieve this texture, scoop around 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a sphere (see video for reference). Repeat the same for the remaining mixture.
• Besan laddoo is ready. Let it cool further for about half an hour (or you can simply freeze them). You can store the laddoos in an air-tight container or about 5-6 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 627 kcal | Carbohydrates: 67 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 35 g | Saturated Fat: 24 g | Sodium: 40 mg | Potassium: 558 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 36 g | Vitamin A: 25 IU | Calcium: 35 mg | Iron: 3 mg

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If you liked this Vegan Besan Laddoo recipe, check out this delicious Raw Cacao Energy Bites recipe I posted earlier.

If you like to support me and my work, check out my Indian Vegan Cookbook (and all my upcoming cookbooks) on Qookbooks.com, where I teach you how to make 64 delicious Indian plant-based recipes ranging from rice, dals, curries, breads, desserts, and more!

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