Besan Laddoo

Ingredients:

• Besan-chickpea/garbanzo bean flou:4 cups
• Pure ghee: 3/4 cup
• Powdered sugar: 1 1/4 cup
• Powdered elaichi / green cardamom: 1 tsp. (about 18 cardamoms)
• A pinch of saffron dissolved in 1 tbsp. of milk (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat ghee in a pan (kadai) and add the besan. Cook on a low fire stirring continuously.
2. The flour changes color, becoming darker, and after some time the ghee separates from the flour ( do not become impatient and add extra ghee !) Don't let the mixture get too dark either.
3. Now add the saffron milk to the flour, the powdered sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well.
4. Remove the kadai from the fire. Let it become cool enough to handle. Roll into balls about the size of a small walnut.
5. Makes about 2 dozen laddoos. Keeps well in an airtight box.