By Akshara
October 15, 2025
Besan laddoo is one of the most loved Indian sweets made during Diwali. It’s prepared with roasted gram flour, ghee, and sugar, flavoured gently with cardamom. The laddoos are soft, aromatic, and rich; perfect for festive gifting.
2 cups gram flour (besan) ¾ cup ghee 1 cup powdered sugar ½ tsp cardamom powder Chopped almonds or pistachios for garnish
Heat ghee in a kadhai and add the gram flour, stirring continuously on low heat.
Heat ghee in a kadhai and add the gram flour, stirring continuously on low heat.
Allow it to cool slightly, then mix in powdered sugar and cardamom powder.
Combine well so that the mixture holds shape. Form small laddoos and garnish with chopped nuts.