Vegan Besan Ladoo
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of Vegan Besan Ladoo, a plant-based twist on the beloved Indian sweet that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like chickpea flour (besan), coconut oil, and powdered sugar, this easy recipe highlights the warm, aromatic notes of cardamom and the delightful crunch of chopped nuts. Slow roasting the besan in coconut oil creates a golden, fragrant base that forms the heart of these melt-in-your-mouth ladoos. Perfect for festive celebrations or a guilt-free sweet treat, these gluten-free ladoos come together in just 30 minutes and can be stored for up to two weeks. Whether you're embracing a vegan diet or simply love traditional Indian desserts, this Vegan Besan Ladoo recipe is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Besan (Chickpea flour)
- 0.75 cup Coconut oil
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large non-stick pan on low heat and add the coconut oil.
Step 2
Once the coconut oil melts, add the besan (chickpea flour) to the pan.
Step 3
Stir continuously to mix the flour with the coconut oil, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 4
Keep roasting the besan on low heat for about 12-15 minutes. The flour will turn golden brown and will emit a nutty aroma.
Step 5
Once the besan is roasted to perfection, add the chopped nuts to the mixture and roast for an additional 3 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
Step 7
In a separate bowl, mix the powdered sugar and cardamom powder together.
Step 8
Add the cooled besan mixture to the sugar and cardamom concoction.
Step 9
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined into a dough-like consistency.
Step 10
Start taking small portions of the mixture and roll them between your hands to form round balls, slightly pressing and shaping them into ladoos.
Step 11
Repeat the process until all the mixture is used and you have round vegan besan ladoos.
Step 12
Store the ladoos in an airtight container at room temperature. They remain good for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (589.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3262.9 |
| Total Fat 211.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 145.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 158.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 277.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 145.4g | |
| Protein 64.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 215.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2446.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories