Besan Ladoo

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Besan (sifted)
  • 4 tsps Semolina
  • 6 tbsps Ghee
  • ½ cup Sugar (grind)
  • 3 tbsps Almonds (thinly sliced)
  • ½ tsp Ground cardamom
  • 2 tsps Pistachios (sliced - unsalted - garnish)
Instructions
  1. NOTE: sugar syrup consistency: 1 thread = 220 degrees on candy thermometer 2 threads = 240 degrees on candy thermometer
  2. Using a thick bottom saucepan, melt ghee on low heat. Add besan and semolina.
  3. Stir continuously until the color is pinkish and has an aroma. Turn off the heat.
  4. Empty into a large dish and let cool to warm.
  5. Add the sugar, almonds and cardamom. Mix until well combined.
  6. Whilst warm make golf ball sized balls.
  7. Dip the tip in some melted ghee then dab pistachios on top.