Besan Ladoos/ Sweetened Chickpea Flour balls ( Done in microwave)

This is an easy peasy recipe which can easily be done in the microwave ( All you need is 5 minutes to 10 minutes to make about 15 ladoos). Since its the arrival of festival season wanted to make couple of sweets for prasad however doing a couple with a 2 year kid can be a challenge at times hence took the help of microwave and trust me the end result is really good.

Ingredients Used:

• 1 Cup Besan/ Chickpea Flour
• 6 Tbsp Ghee or clarified butter
• 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 1.2 tsp Cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp coarse dry fruit powder
• 15 Raisins
• Microwave Safe Bowl

Method of Preparation:

• In the bowl add chickpea flour and clarified butter. Mix well and place it in microwave for two and half to three minutes ( Remove it after every minute give it a stir and place it back) Each microwave setting is different hence make sure not to burn it. After 2.5 to 3 minutes the mixture turns brown in color. With the color and aroma we will come to know that it is well cooked.
• Allow it to cool down, Now add sugar, cardamom powder , dry fruit powder to it and mix well. When you try to take a small portion and place it on your palm you will be able to feel the butter on your palms i.e. this will help to bind or hold the shape of a ball without any cracks. If you feel the butter is less , take some butter separately and warm it. Then add it to the mixture.
• Place the mixture between your palms and give it a round shape. Place a raisin on each ladoo. The ladoos are ready to be served. You can store these for good 15 days in an airtight container.