How to make Kaju Khoya aur Besan ke Laddoo -
Besan ke laddoo is a part of Diwali menu almost all over India. By adding cashew nuts and khoya the laddoos get a rich makeover and enhanced taste. Their shelf life however is short since khoya has been used and hence must be consumed quickly
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Main Ingredients : Cashewnuts (kaju), Khoya
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Mithais
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Kaju Khoya aur Besan ke Laddoo Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
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Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Sweet
Ingredients for Kaju Khoya aur Besan ke Laddoo Recipe
Cashewnuts (kaju) coarsely powdered 1/2 cup
Khoya 2 cups
Gram flour (besan) 1 cup
Ghee 1/4 cup
Green cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon
Powdered sugar 1 cup
Poppy seeds (khuskhus) roasted 2-3 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Melt ghee in a non-stick kadai, add gram flour and sauté on low heat, stirring continuously, for about 15-20 minutes or till gram flour is light brown and fragrant. Add cardamom powder, mix and take the pan off the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 2
Cook khoya in a non-stick pan for 4-5 minutes or till it melts, cool, add to gram flour mixture and mix well. Add powdered sugar, cashewnut powder and poppy seeds and mix well with your hands. Divide into 12 equal portions and shape each into a laddoo.
Step 3
Serve or store in an airtight container.
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