Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews
- 1/4 cup chopped raisins
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Special equipment needed:
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Ladoo moulds
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan on low heat.
2. Add besan and mix well.
3. Keep stirring the mixture on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
4. Turn off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
5. Add powdered sugar, chopped almonds, pistachios, cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder to the mixture.
6. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
7. Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a ball using your hands or a ladoo mould.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
9. Let the ladoos cool completely before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
5. Temperature:
Low heat
Serving size:
Makes about 12-15 ladoos
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250 per ladoo
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 4g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any nuts of your choice instead of almonds, pistachios, and cashews.
- You can use jaggery instead of powdered sugar.
Variations:
- You can add saffron strands to the mixture for a richer flavor.
- You can add desiccated coconut to the mixture for a different texture.
Tips and tricks:
- Keep stirring the mixture continuously while roasting to prevent it from burning.
- Let the mixture cool down a bit before adding the powdered sugar to prevent it from melting.
- Use a little ghee to grease your hands while shaping the ladoos to prevent them from sticking.
Storage instructions:
Store the ladoos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
No reheating required.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the ladoos on a plate and garnish with chopped nuts.
Garnishes:
Chopped nuts
Pairings:
Sohan ka ladoo can be served as a dessert or a snack. It pairs well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more ghee.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more besan.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh ingredients and store the ladoos in an airtight container to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
Sohan ka ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet that originated in the city of Amritsar in Punjab.
Flavor profiles:
Sohan ka ladoo has a nutty and sweet flavor with a hint of cardamom.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the ladoos on a plate with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
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