Simply Laddu
By Madhavi d.d.
•2 1/3 cups besan
•1 cup butter
•3 tbsp grated coconut
•3 tbsp sliced almonds
•1 tsp tea masala
•½ tsp ground cardamom seeds
•1 2/3 cup powered sugar
Preparation
Melt the butter over low heat in a pan. Mix in besan and stir constantly for 15 minutes. Stir
in coconut, nuts, tea masala, and cardamom and blend the ingredients well for a few
minutes.
Take the pan off the heat and add sugar. Mix thoroughly to break up lumps and set aside
to cool. When the mixture is cool enough to handle, form 30 small balls or 16 golf ballsized balls.
**I have tried various recipes but this one is still my students’ (Americans) and my nonIndian girlfriends’ favorite. It is not too sweet nor too heavy.
Serves
30 pieces
