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Ladoo

 Ladoo

Ladoo, also spelled "laddu," is a popular Indian sweet made from various ingredients such as flour, semolina, or chickpea flour (besan), mixed with ghee, sugar, and spices such as cardamom or nutmeg. The mixture is shaped into small balls or spheres and can be garnished with nuts such as almonds, cashews, or pistachios.

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Different types of ladoos

There are many different types of ladoos in India, each with its own unique ingredients and preparation methods. Some popular types of ladoos include:

  1. Besan Ladoo: Made from chickpea flour, besan ladoo is a common sweet made during festivals and special occasions.

  2. Motichoor Ladoo: A popular sweet made from tiny balls of gram flour that are deep-fried and then soaked in sugar syrup.

  3. Rava Ladoo: A ladoo made from semolina, coconut, and sugar, flavored with cardamom or saffron.

  4. Coconut Ladoo: Made from grated coconut, condensed milk, and flavored with cardamom or saffron.

  5. Til Ladoo: Made from roasted sesame seeds, jaggery, and ghee.

  6. Boondi Ladoo: A sweet made from small droplets of gram flour that are deep-fried and then mixed with sugar syrup.

Ladoos are often offered as prasad (religious offering) at temples or distributed as gifts during weddings, festivals, and other celebrations. They are loved for their unique taste, texture, and sweetness.

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