Besan laddoo made with natural sweeteners and dry fruits offers a guilt-free festive indulgence.
As the festive season draws near, the demand for traditional Indian sweets begins to grow. At the same time, many people are becoming more health-conscious, especially those managing diabetes, which has increased the popularity of sugar-free alternatives. Among them, sugar-free besan laddoo stands out as a delicious and wholesome option. It is a healthy and delicious sweet that is prepared without any refined sugar but is full of flavor and nutrition.
Traditional Sweet, Modern Alternative
Besan laddoo is a traditional sweet in India and is one of the most loved sweets in India. It is often made during festival times and at family events. The traditional sweet is prepared using gram flour, ghee, sugar, and nuts, but with ongoing health concerns, particularly diabetes, there is now a big switch towards looking for healthier options.
No Refined Sugar; Rich Flavor
In a sugar-free version of besan laddoo, it replaces refined sugar with natural sweeteners such as dates, jaggery powder, or low-calorie sweeteners like stevia and erythritol. Making this sweet diabetic-compliant but retaining the rich nutty flavor of roasted gram flour.
Ingredients Used:
- Gram flour (besan) for the base
- Ghee for roasting and binding
- Natural sweeteners like date paste, jaggery powder, or erythritol
- Cardamom for aromatic flavor
- Dry fruits like almonds, pistachios, and cashews for crunch and nutrition
- Optional coconut can also be used for more flavor and texture.
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Step-by-Step Recipe
- Roast the flour: Heat ghee in a pan, add gram flour, and roast it slowly on a low flame until it turns golden and gives a nice aroma.
- Let it cool a little: Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to rest for 2–3 minutes so the sweetener doesn’t burn.
- Mix in the flavours: Add your chosen sweetener, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. Stir well so everything blends nicely.
- Make the ladoos: While the mixture is still warm, take small portions in your hand and roll them into round balls.
- Cool and store: Leave the ladoos to cool down completely so they become firm, then store them in an airtight container.
Great for Diabetics and the Health Conscious
Sugar-free besan ladoos have a significantly lower glycemic load compared to traditional sweets, especially when they are made with stevia or erythritol. Ghee and nuts contain healthy fats as well, which help to slow the rate of sugar absorption through the gut, making it a healthier dessert option.
A festive sweet that’s great to share with family, friends, and loved ones; these ladoos are great for festive occasions (think Diwali or Raksha Bandhan) or simply to enjoy any time of the day in a grown-up way without guilt. Our ladoos are a delicious meld of savor and nostalgia, and they are in a very healthy sweet recipe where taste, tradition, and healthiness can all coexist! It just goes to show, ‘Let’s Celebrate!’
