Motichur Laddu Recipe

Motichur Laddu is one of the most loved Indian sweets, especially prepared during Diwali. These soft and delicious laddus are made from tiny golden pearls of fried gram flour, which are later soaked in sugar syrup and shaped into round balls. In this recipe, we will guide you on how to make the perfect Motichur Laddu, which is an essential part of every Indian celebration. Follow this step-by-step guide to make your Diwali extra special!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Festive, Indian

Servings 12 Laddus

Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

Kadai (Deep frying pan)
Perforated ladle (Jhara)
Mixing bowl
Saucepan
Plate

Ingredients

1 cup Gram flour (Besan)
1 cup Sugar
½ cup Water
1 tsp Cardamom powder
a pinch Saffron strands
for frying Ghee
few drops Orange food coloring (optional)
for garnish Chopped pistachios/almonds

Instructions

Prepare the batter:
In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour with water to form a smooth batter. Add orange food coloring if desired.
Frying the boondi:
Heat ghee in a kadai over medium heat. Using a perforated ladle, pour the batter into the hot oil to form tiny boondis (drops). Fry until they turn golden and crispy. Drain excess oil and set aside.
Make the sugar syrup:
In a saucepan, dissolve sugar in ½ cup water over medium heat. Add saffron and cardamom powder. Cook until the syrup reaches a single-string consistency.
Soak the boondi:
Add the fried boondi into the sugar syrup. Let it soak for a few minutes until it absorbs the syrup.
Shape the laddus:
Once the boondi has soaked up the syrup, lightly grease your hands with ghee and shape the mixture into round laddus. Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds.

Notes

Storage Tip: Store the Motichur Laddus in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to a week.
Serving Suggestion: Serve the laddus garnished with chopped pistachios or almonds for an added crunch and visual appeal.
Customization: You can adjust the sweetness of the laddus by altering the amount of sugar in the syrup. If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the sugar to ¾ cup.
Flavor Enhancers: For an extra festive touch, add a pinch of edible silver leaf (varak) on top of the laddus.
Ghee Alternative: If you want a healthier version, you can replace ghee with unscented coconut oil, though the flavor will differ slightly.