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Motichoo laddu served on a plate

Motichoor Laddu Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Pieces
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup gram flour besan
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • Oil or ghee for deep frying
  • Chopped nuts or dried fruits for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Kadai or deep frying pan

Method
 

  1. Mix gram flour, salt, and water to make a smooth batter. Rest for 15–20 mins.
  2. Heat oil/ghee and fry boondi using a slotted spoon until golden. Drain.
  3. Boil sugar and water to one-string consistency. Add cardamom powder.
  4. Soak fried boondi in syrup for 10–15 mins.
  5. Grease palms, shape laddus, and garnish with nuts.

Notes

Tips
Use fresh gram flour for best results.
Keep oil at medium heat while frying.
Add a drop of food-grade orange colour for shop-style laddus (optional).