Name: Motichoor ke Ladoo recipe by sapana behl at BetterButter
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup besan/gram flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon black cardamom seeds; a pinch saffron strands or orange food color; oil or ghee for frying

Ingredients Serving: 6

1 cup besan/gram flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon black cardamom seeds
a pinch saffron strands or orange food color
oil or ghee for frying

Instructions

In a saucepan add sugar, saffron and water. Boil and then cook on sim for 10-12 minutes or until it becomes one thread consistency. Set the syrup aside.
In a mixing bowl add besan, water and saffron strands. Whisk until combined and a smooth batter is formed.
Heat oil or ghee in a wok. Use a perforated spoon and place it over the wok.
When the oil is hot enough pour a tablespoon batter at a time over the perforated spoon, stirring with another spoon on top of perforated spoon.
Using a different ladle, fry the boondis for a minute. Remove from oil, drain on a paper towel and immediately add in the hot sugar syrup.
Stir the boondis in sugar syrup. In a blender or food processor add the boondis and 1 tablespoon of hot water. Pulse few times on a low speed and remove the contents in a bowl.
Add cardamom seeds. Apply a little oil or ghee on your palm and make laddus while the mixture is still warm.
Cool and store in air tight container.

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