Charishma’s Diwali Special Boondhi Ladoos
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of my cherished Boondhi Ladoos, a festive favorite that holds a special place in my heart, especially during Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights! These luscious treats are perfect for celebrating the joyous occasion with your loved ones. If you plan to serve them later, a quick warm-up in the oven for about 30 seconds will ensure they taste just as fresh and delicious as ever!
Recipe Category: Asian
Keywords: Indian, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 170.5
- Fat Content: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.3mg
- Sodium Content: 77mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 38.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 16.1g
- Protein Content: 3g
Servings: 12-14 ladoos
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 cups | Gram flour |
| 1 cup | Water |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Turmeric powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 cup | Cashews |
| 1/4 cup | Raisins |
| – | Cloves |
| 10 | Cardamoms |
| 10 | Milk |
| 8 | Saffron |
| 14 | Sugar |
| 1 1/2 cups | Water |
Instructions:
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Prepare Boondi Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour and water to form a smooth batter for the boondhi ladoos.
- Ensure the consistency is just right, neither too thick nor too thin.
- Add salt, rice flour, baking soda, and turmeric powder to the batter.
- Mix thoroughly using your fingers or an electric beater for about 3-4 minutes until no lumps remain.
- (Tip: An electric beater works wonders, similar to beating eggs for cake batter).
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Fry Boondi:
- Heat oil over medium flame in a deep frying pan.
- Using a boondi ladle (a flat round ladle with holes), pour 2 layers of batter onto it.
- Gently tap the ladle with a spoon to let small round boondis drop into the hot oil.
- Continuously stir the boondis and remove from heat once they are half-fried.
- Repeat this process until all the batter is used.
- Maintain a distance between the boondi ladle and the oil while frying.
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Prepare Nuts and Spices:
- Fry the raisins, cashews, and cloves in the same oil until golden brown.
- Add these fried nuts and cloves to the half-fried boondis.
- Mix in cardamom powder and saffron strands thoroughly with your fingers.
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Make Sugar Syrup:
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar and water, then heat over medium flame for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk to the syrup.
- This helps to remove any impurities present in the sugar, which will rise to the top for easy removal.
- Once the syrup reaches a one-string consistency, remove it from heat.
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Final Assembly:
- Pour a small amount of the warm sugar-water syrup into the boondi batter, enough to knead it.
- Mix the syrup thoroughly into the batter.
- Shape the mixture into lemon-sized balls (boondi ladoos) and serve slightly cooled.
- For storing, allow them to cool completely, then store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
These Charishma’s Diwali Special Boondhi Ladoos are a labor of love, perfect for sharing and savoring during the festive season or any special occasion. Enjoy the aromatic blend of spices, crunchy nuts, and sweet syrup in every bite!
