Besan Ladoo Recipe - Chana Dal Ladoo

Steps

1. 1To begin making the Besan Ladoo Recipe (Chana Dal Ladoo), in a heavy bottomed pan or kadai; roast the chana dal on low heat until it releases the roasted aroma and slightly changes its color.
2. 2Once the chana dal is roasted, allow it to cool. (If using besan, then roast the besan in ghee on low heat till you get a roasted aroma)
3. 3In a food processor blend all the ingredients including the roasted channa dal, caster sugar, cardamom powder except the ghee and pistachios, into a fine powder. (if besan you don't need to grind it in the processor)
4. 4Transfer the ground channa dal into a large mixing bowl. Add in the ghee and knead using your fingers until the dough comes together to form a smooth dough. The heat in your hands will help all the ingredients get together.
5. 5Once it comes into a smooth dough, roll them into lemon size balls and garnish them with pistachios.
6. 6The Besan Ladoo (Channa Dal Ladoo) can be stored in an airtight containers for a few days and longer in the refrigerator.
7. 7Serve the Besan Ladoo Recipe after your everyday meal of Palak Dal, Bharwa Bhindiand Tawa Paratha with your family.