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Boondi Ladoo

Boondi Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet, cherished for its unique taste and texture. Whether you’re preparing for a festive occasion or simply craving something sweet, this classic dessert never disappoints. In this guide, we will walk you through an easy and authentic recipe for making Boondi Ladoo at home. With step-by-step instructions, even beginners can nail it!

 

Ingredients for Boondi Ladoo

Before we dive into the recipe, gather all the essential ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Boondi Ladoo

1. Preparing the Batter

The first step in making Boondi Ladoo is preparing the right batter for the boondi.

  1. In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup gram flour (besan).
  2. Gradually pour in ¾ cup water, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  3. If you want your boondi to have the traditional orange color, add a pinch of orange food coloring.
  4. Keep stirring until the batter has a smooth, pouring consistency – neither too thick nor too runny.

2. Frying the Boondi

Now that the batter is ready, it’s time to fry the boondi.

  1. Heat enough ghee or oil in a deep frying pan. The oil should be medium hot, not smoking.
  2. To make boondi, you’ll need a perforated spoon (boondi ladle). Hold the ladle above the hot oil and pour a ladleful of the batter onto it.
  3. Gently tap the ladle so that small droplets of the batter fall into the oil and form boondi. Fry the boondi until they turn golden, but ensure they remain soft. Over-frying will make them too crunchy.
  4. Drain the fried boondi on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.

3. Preparing the Sugar Syrup

The next step is to make a sticky yet smooth sugar syrup, which will bind the boondi into ladoos.

  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar with ½ cup water and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely, and the syrup reaches a one-string consistency. To check this, dip a spoon into the syrup, touch it with your fingers, and stretch them apart. If a single thread forms between them, it’s ready.
  3. Add 2-3 crushed green cardamom pods for flavor and a few saffron strands if using.
  4. Turn off the heat and keep the syrup aside.

4. Mixing Boondi with Syrup

Now comes the magical part of combining the boondi with the sugar syrup.

  1. Transfer the fried boondi to the warm sugar syrup and gently mix until all the boondi is coated with syrup.
  2. Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the boondi to absorb the syrup. This step is crucial to making soft ladoos.

5. Shaping the Ladoos

Once the boondi mixture is ready, you can shape it into delicious ladoos.

  1. Grease your palms with a little ghee to prevent the mixture from sticking.
  2. Take a small portion of the mixture and press it between your palms to shape it into a round ball.
  3. Repeat this process until all the boondi mixture is shaped into ladoos.

Tips for Perfect Boondi Ladoo

  1. Consistency of Batter: Ensure the batter is smooth and flows easily through the ladle to make a round boondi.
  2. Oil Temperature: Frying boondi at the right temperature is essential. If the oil is too hot, the boondi will become hard, and if it’s too cold, the boondi will soak up oil.
  3. Sugar Syrup Consistency: One-string consistency is key. If the syrup is too thick, the ladoos will be dry; if too thin, they won’t hold together.

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