Bhoondi Laddoo

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basen (Chana Dal powder) (Basen is Chana Dal powder)
• 6 cups Oil
• 4 cups Sugar
• 1 inch Kesar (Saffron)
• 3 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Raisins (Optional, for garnishing)
• 0.5 cup Cashews (Optional, for garnishing)
• 2 tablespoons Ghee (For frying raisins and cashews)

Instructions

1. 1Combine basen, kesar, and water to form a batter with the consistency of dosa batter. Set aside.
2. 2Heat oil in a deep, large kadai over medium heat. Using a perforated spatula, pour the basen batter through the spatula into the hot oil, forming small balls. Fry until golden, ensuring they are neither too soft nor over-fried. Clean the spatula after each use to maintain shape. This will yield approximately 5 cups of bhoondis.
3. 3In a large vessel, combine sugar and water. Heat until the syrup reaches a one-thread consistency when tested between two fingers.
4. 4Add the fried bhoondis to the sugar syrup. Mix thoroughly to ensure even coating.
5. 5Once the mixture is warm, shape it into laddoos. Optionally, fry raisins and cashews in ghee and incorporate them into the mixture before forming the laddoos.
6. 6Serve the bhoondi laddoos once they have set. Enjoy as a festive treat.