Besan Laddoo - Reduced Ghee
Besan ke Laddoo
North Indian festive classic with 60% less ghee and jaggery instead of sugar. 75 cal vs 150+ traditional.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Servings
15
Calories
75 kcal
Nutrition Per Serving
75
kcal
2.5g
Protein
8g
Carbs
4g
Fat
0g
Fiber
Calorie Breakdown
Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan (chickpea flour)(Besan)
- 3 tbsp Ghee(Ghee)
- 4 tbsp Jaggery powder(Gud)
- ¼ tsp Cardamom powder(Elaichi)
Method
- 1
Roast besan in ghee on LOW flame for 12-15 minutes until golden and nutty.
- 2
Cool to warm (not hot).
- 3
Add jaggery powder, cardamom, and chopped almonds.
- 4
Shape into 15 small laddoos while warm.
Health Benefits
- 60% less ghee than traditional
- Jaggery retains iron (11mg/100g)
- 75 cal vs 150+ traditional
Ayurvedic Properties
Dosha Effect
Best for Vata (snehana)
Best Season
Winter, Festive
Agni Effect
Nourishing
Helpful For
Tip: Low, slow roasting compensates for less ghee. 75 cal vs 150+ traditional.
Source: Two Sciences One Plate - Chapter 31
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