Homemade Quick and Simple Motichoor Ladoo

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Rajani (@thegourmetschoice)

A traditional Indian sweet made from besan (gram flour) and sugar, formed into small round balls called ladoos.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min
Homemade Quick and Simple Motichoor Ladoo recipe

Ingredients

20 Servings
(1 serving = 1 ladoo)

Boondi Batter

  • 2cups
    besan (gram flour)
  • 1pinch
    baking soda
  • 1pinch
    saffron food color
  • water (as needed)

Sugar Syrup

  • 1 3/4cup
    sugar
  • 1/2cup
    water
  • 1/2tsp
    cardamom powder
  • 1/2tsp
    red food color

Final Touch

  • 2tsp
    Watermelon seeds-
  • 2tbsp
    ghee

How to make Homemade Quick and Simple Motichoor Ladoo

Prepare Boondi Batter

  1. Place a sieve over a mixing bowl. Add besan (gram flour), baking soda, and saffron food color. Sieve well.

    Step 1.1: Place a sieve over a mixing bowl
    Step 1.2: Place a sieve over a mixing bowl
    Step 1.3: Place a sieve over a mixing bowl
    Step 1.4: Place a sieve over a mixing bowl
  2. Gradually add water at room temperature to make a lump-free, free-flowing batter. Do not add too much water.

    Step 1.1: Gradually add water at room temperature to make a lump-free, free-flowing batter
    Step 1.2: Gradually add water at room temperature to make a lump-free, free-flowing batter
    Step 1.3: Gradually add water at room temperature to make a lump-free, free-flowing batter

Make Boondi

  1. Transfer the boondi batter into a piping bag or a cover. Tighten at the end and cut a very small tip with scissors.

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  2. Heat oil in a kadai over medium to high heat. Gently squeeze the cover to pour the batter into the oil, forming small boondi. Repeat for all the batter.

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Prepare Sugar Syrup

  1. In a pan over medium heat, add sugar and water. Allow to melt and add red food color.

    Step 3.1: In a pan over medium heat, add sugar and water
    Step 3.2: In a pan over medium heat, add sugar and water
    Step 3.3: In a pan over medium heat, add sugar and water
    Step 3.4: In a pan over medium heat, add sugar and water
    Step 3.5: In a pan over medium heat, add sugar and water
  2. Boil for 5 minutes. The syrup should have a greasy texture.

    Step 3.1: Boil for 5 minutes

Combine and Shape Ladoo

  1. Add the prepared boondi to the sugar syrup and stir well.

    Step 4.1: Add the prepared boondi to the sugar syrup and stir well
    Step 4.2: Add the prepared boondi to the sugar syrup and stir well
    Step 4.3: Add the prepared boondi to the sugar syrup and stir well
    Step 4.4: Add the prepared boondi to the sugar syrup and stir well
  2. Cover with a lid and let it rest for 10 minutes.

    Step 4.1: Cover with a lid and let it rest for 10 minutes
  3. Add cardamom powder, ghee, and Watermelon seeds and mix well. Shape into ladoos and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

    Step 4.1: Add cardamom powder, ghee, and Watermelon seeds and mix well
    Step 4.2: Add cardamom powder, ghee, and Watermelon seeds and mix well
    Step 4.3: Add cardamom powder, ghee, and Watermelon seeds and mix well
    Step 4.4: Add cardamom powder, ghee, and Watermelon seeds and mix well
    Step 4.5: Add cardamom powder, ghee, and Watermelon seeds and mix well
    Step 4.6: Add cardamom powder, ghee, and Watermelon seeds and mix well

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the batter is lump-free for smooth boondi.

  2. Do not overheat the oil, as it may burn the boondi.

  3. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before shaping into ladoos for easier handling.

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