Easy no fry ladoo. A simple yet decadent alternative to traditional ladoos. Made with easily available ingredients, this recipe skips deep frying while retaining the rich, nutty flavor and irresistible sweetness that make Indian sweets so popular. A fuss free dessert that comes together with minimal prep!
Why I Love This Indian Sweet That Needs No Deep Frying
The little, round, sweet Indian delicacies have a special place in our festival celebrations and family gatherings. Yes, I’m talking about ladoos. Traditionally, making ladoos involve roasting ingredients in generous amounts of ghee, deep-frying boondis, or patiently preparing elaborate mixtures. But what if you could enjoy homemade ladoos without the hassle of deep frying?
Enter these fuss-free ladoos that don’t require deep frying. Made with easily available ingredients and minimal cooking, these little treats are a lovely alternative to traditional fried sweets. They’re easy to customize, and ideal for anyone looking to make a quick batch of homemade ladoos. These are perfect for festive celebrations, after-meal indulgences or those moments when you crave something sweet.
There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with these easy homemade sweets.
- No deep frying - Enjoy a simpler ladoo making process without the mess of hot oil.
- Easy ingredients - Made with ingredients you already have in your pantry.
- Quick prep - Perfect when you need a homemade sweet without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Customizable - Add nuts, coconut or your favorite flavorings.
- Perfect for celebrations - A decadent addition to your festive gift boxes and special occasions.
Key Ingredients In No Fry Ladoo
- Gram flour - Chickpea flour is the key ingredient.
- Ghee - Gives ladoo its characteristic nutty flavor.
- Spices - Ground cardamom.
- Sugar - To make sugar syrup.
How To Make No Fry Ladoo
Step 1 - Cook gram flour
The recipe starts very similar to your favorite traditional ladoo which includes combining together gram flour and water to make a smooth batter. This batter goes into a shallow bowl and then steamed to make gram flour cake. Place this in a food processor and process to fine crumbs.
Step 2 - Roast gram flour crumbs
Add ghee to a heavy-bottomed pan over low heat. Add the crumbs to melted ghee and roast gently. Continue cooking until it develops a pleasant nutty aroma and changes slightly in color. Avoid cooking over high heat, as the flour can burn quickly.
Step 3 - Add fried crumbs to sugar syrup
To make sugar syrup, heat sugar and water in a large pan, and let the sugar dissolve completely. Add gram flour crumbs to the sugar syrup, and combine everything thoroughly. The mixture should begin to resemble a soft, slightly crumbly dough.
Step 4 - Shape the ladoos
Roll the mixture into smooth, round ladoos. You can garnish them with chopped nuts.
Easy No Fry Ladoo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gram flour (besan or chickpea flour)
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ⅔ cup water
- ¼ cup ghee
- ½ cup raisins and nuts
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- Chopped nuts, to decorate
Instructions
- Sift gram flour into a large bowl.
- Add ground turmeric.
- Add water gradually to make a smooth batter.
- Pour batter into a heatproof shallow container brushed with ghee.
- Place in the steamer and cook for about 6-10 minutes.
- Once cooled, break the gram flour cake into small pieces, and add to a food processor.
- Process to form coarse crumbs.
- Place a heavy-bottomed pan over low heat and add ghee.
- Once the ghee melts, add flour crumbs, raisins and nuts (if using).
- Roast gently, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Continue cooking until it changes slightly in color.
- Meanwhile, place sugar and water in another large pan over low heat.
- Let the mixture boil and simmer gently to dissolve sugar.
- Add flour crumbs fried in ghee.
- Combine everything thoroughly. The mixture should resemble soft, slightly crumbly dough.
- Add ground cardamom. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Cool the mixture slightly.
- Take a small portion in your palm and gently press it together.
- Roll it between your palms to form a smooth, round ladoo. Repeat until all the mixture has been used.
- Garnish the ladoos with chopped nuts.
- Allow them to rest until firm. Once completely cooled, transfer them to an airtight container.
- If making them in advance, refrigerate.
Nutrition
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Fry Ladoo
Can I make ladoos without deep frying?
Yes. You can prepare ladoos by steaming the gram flour batter and then roasting it in the pan with ghee.
Why are my no-fry ladoos not binding?
Ladoos may not bind properly if the mixture is too dry or does not contain enough ghee. Add a little melted ghee or warm milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the mixture holds together.
Can I use jaggery instead of sugar?
Yes. Finely powdered jaggery can be used instead of powdered sugar. However, jaggery may change the color and moisture level of the ladoos.
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