Vegan Besan Ka Laddu

Savor the guilt-free indulgence of Vegan Besan Ka Laddu, a delightful twist on the traditional Indian sweet. Made with nutrient-rich chickpea flour (besan) roasted to golden perfection in aromatic coconut oil, these laddus boast a nutty, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Enhanced with the warm sweetness of cardamom and the crunch of finely chopped almonds, cashews, and pistachios, this plant-based treat is a wholesome blend of flavors and textures. With a preparation and cook time under an hour, this recipe is perfect for festive occasions, gifting, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. Plus, it’s completely vegan, refined sugar-free, and easy to make at home! Treat yourself to this healthier take on a classic Indian dessert today.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpea flour (besan)
• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup organic powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons almonds
• 2 tablespoons cashew nuts
• 2 tablespoons pistachios

Directions

Step 1

Begin by chopping the almonds, cashew nuts, and pistachios into small pieces and set them aside.

Step 2

In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the coconut oil over low-medium heat.

Step 3

Once the oil is melted and slightly hot, add the chickpea flour (besan) to the pan.

Step 4

Continuously stir the flour and oil mixture, ensuring there are no lumps. Roast the flour until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. This process should take about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce heat if needed to avoid burning the flour. Keep stirring continuously to ensure even roasting.

Step 6

Once the chickpea flour reaches the desired aroma and color, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 7

In the meantime, in a separate bowl, mix the organic powdered sugar with cardamom powder.

Step 8

Once the roasted flour mixture is cool enough to touch but still warm, add the powdered sugar and cardamom mix, stirring constantly to combine thoroughly.

Step 9

Add the finely chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, and pistachios) to the mixture, and mix well to distribute them evenly throughout.

Step 10

Allow the mixture to cool further so that it's easy to handle but still pliable.

Step 11

Grease your palms lightly with coconut oil, take small portions of the mixture, and shape them into round laddus (balls). Repeat the process for the remaining mixture.

Step 12

Place the shaped laddus onto a tray and allow them to set completely, which should take about 30 minutes.

Step 13

Once firm, store them in an airtight container and enjoy these delicious Vegan Besan Ka Laddus as a perfect sweet treat anytime.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(652.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3762.5

Total Fat 263.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 189.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 273.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 289.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 154.8g
Protein 65.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 197.8mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 2403.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 30.6%