Desi Jodhpur Ladoo Recipe For A Traditional Sweet Made With Mawa

By Shreya Sarpal

May 17, 2026

Crafted with patience, Jodhpur ladoos bring together deeply roasted besan and smooth khoya, enriched with ghee; the texture stays soft yet slightly coarse, delivering a rich sweetness that feels celebratory, indulgent, and truly special.

Ingredients

1 cup besan ½ cup mawa ¾ cup powdered sugar ½ cup ghee ¼ tsp cardamom powder 2 tbsp chopped nuts

Step 1

Warm ghee in a pan and cook besan on low heat until it turns aromatic and evenly browned.

Step 2

Add crumbled mawa and continue cooking, stirring until the mixture looks rich and well combined.

Step 3

Take it off the heat and allow it to cool until comfortably warm.

Step 4

Mix in sugar, cardamom, and nuts, combining everything into a soft mixture.

Step 5

Shape into round ladoos and let them rest until firm.