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    Motichoor Ladoo

    March 4, 2016

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    Motichoor ladoo made from fine chickpea flour pearls is a traditional Indian festive sweet. Can be prepared on Holi, Diwali, Janamashtmi or any special occasion throughout the year.

    Motichoor ladoo Recipe - RuchiskitchenMotichoor ladoos preparedย from gram flour areย tiny droplets of flour that are fried, laterย immersed in thickย sugar syrup and finally shaped liked ladoos. Mootichoor ladoos are used in Indian pujas (prayers) and offered to gods as a prasad (religious offering).

    Are you wondering what ladoo means?

    This melt-in-the-mouth Indian delicacy ladoo is derived from a Sanskrit wordย “ladduka or lattika”ย that means –ย a small ball.

    ย The word “Moti” in Hindi meaning pearls and choor meaning “crushed“. Now let’s rephrase the whole thing in English- Motichoor Ladoo means “Crushed Pearl balls”.

    Motichoor ladoo Recipe - Ruchiskitchen

    How to make Motichoor Ladoos?

    This recipe looks like a lot of work, but believe me it’s worth the effort! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Boondi for ladoos is always fried in ghee, but you can substitute ghee for oil. To fry boondi for motichoor laddos find a channi (strainer) with small holes, more like a jhara (picture below).

    Since I didn’t have that,ย I have used the regular one and later crushed boondisย in a food processorย for finer pearls.ย Carefully pourย besan batter through this strainer into the hot oil. Adding baking powderย makes boondi balls to puff up; likewise, soda water will do the same job.

    During the frying process, you may end up getting some flat ballsย of boondi.ย 

    Motichoor ladoo Recipe - Ruchiskitchen

    How to avoid flat Boondis?

    During the frying process, you may end up withย some flat ballsย of boondi. To avoid that follow few simple tricks-

    • Boondi batter should be of dropping consistency โ€“ neither too thick nor too thin.
    • Check oil before addingย the boondi.
    • Hold the strainer above the kadhai/frying pan as this will result in small round boondis.
    • Even if you get some sticky boondi lumps in the oil โ€“ no worries fry till crisp, and once sugar is added, you can break them apart.
    • Do not over fry the boondis as they may result in discoloration.
    • Make sureย the sugar syrup is of the desired consistency. Step by step method explained below.

    Motichoor ladoo Recipe - Ruchiskitchen

    Preparing Sugar Syrup!

    While preparing the sugar syrup,ย addย lemon juice or citric acid, this will prevent the sugar from crystallizing.ย After mixing everything, allow ladoo mixture to sit for a while until it’s comfortable to touch.

    Start shaping the ladoos.ย Binding them together is a task as they can crumble again ifย small pressure is applied.ย Therefore, form the ladoos with a gentle hand and store in an airtight container. Stays good at room temperature for 2-4 days.

    Enjoy tasty and delicious Motichoor ladoo on any festive occasion!!

    Craving for more, try other ladoos –

    • Besan ladoo,
    • Sabudana ladoos,
    • Atte ki pinni,ย ย 
    • Coconut ladoo,
    • Til ladoo,ย 
    • Meethi boondi,ย 
    • Boondi ladoo.ย 

    Sending this recipe to Sonal’s Holi Collective theme. Check out my friend’sย blog for some awesome Holi recipes.

    I hope you give this recipe a try.ย Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them. Would love to hear from you. ๐Ÿ™‚


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    Motichoor Ladoo

    Small pearl size boondi balls are fried and later dipped in sugar syrup to form this delicious delight.
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    4.5 from 12 votes
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword How to Make Motichoor Ladoo recipe, Motichoor Ladoo recipe
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
    Servings 15
    Calories 380kcal
    Author Ruchi

    Ingredients

    FOR BOONDIS

    • 1 cup Besan (Chickpea flour/ Gram flour)
    • A pinch of Baking powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon Orange food color
    • 1/2 cup Milk + 2 tablespoon more
    • 2 cups of Ghee for frying (Oil is also an option)

    SUGAR SYRUP PREPARATION

    • 1 cup Superfine Sugar
    • 1/2 cup Water
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
    • 1 teaspoon Rose water
    • A pinch of Orange food color

    ASSEMBLING LADOOS

    • 1/4 cup Mawa
    • 1 teaspoon Melon Seeds
    • A pinch of Saffron
    • 2 teaspoon Crushed Pistachios
    • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Seeds

    Instructions

    BOONDI PREPARATION

    • Assemble all the ingredients.
    • In a bowl combine besan with food color.
    • Add baking powder and milk.
    • Using a whisk mix it well and prepare a lump-free batter.
    • The batter should be of dropping consistency as shown in the picture.
    • Find a strainer with holes as shown in the pic to fry boondi.
    • Or use a jhara - as shown in this pic.
    • Heat oil in a kadhai. Check the oil before frying, drop a pea size besan batter inside the hot oil..
    • And if floats right back up, means your oil is ready for frying.
    • Hold the strainer right above the kadhai, neither too low, nor too high. It should be couple of inches above the oil. Pour the batter into the strainer. start tapping the strainer with a spoon and you can see small drops of boondi falling in the hot oil.
    • Once done remove boondis from oil and place them on a paper napkin to absorb excess oil. Crispy fried boondi all ready.
    • Pulse them in a food processor for fine mootichoor ladoos.
    • Boondi is ready!

    SUGAR SYRUP PREPARATION

    • Time to prepare sugar syrup for boondis. In a pan combine sugar, water, lemon juice and rose water. Boil till it is reduced in quantity and has reached one string consistency. It will take 5-7 minutes to reach one string consistency.
    • Check its consistency - take some liquid on the back of a spoon and if it coats the spoon without dripping means sugar syrup is ready. Other way would be to take some cooled off sugar syrup in between your fingers, press and now open your fingers, if it forms a thick string between your fingers without breaking - sugar syrup is ready to use.
    • To the boiling syrup add saffron strands, cardamom powder and chopped pistachios. At the last add mawa.
    • Feel free to add color to the sugar syrup. Add fried boondi.
    • Mix till the mixture is well blended. Take it off the flame.
    • When it is comfortable to touch start shaping the ladoos.
    • If the mixture feels sticky, apply some ghee in your hands and shape them.
    • Repeat the process with rest of the mixture.
    • Enjoy tasty and delicious Motichoor ladoo on any festive occasion!!

    Nutrients

    Nutrition Facts
    Motichoor Ladoo
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 380 Calories from Fat 297
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 33g 51%
    Saturated Fat 20g 100%
    Cholesterol 82mg 27%
    Sodium 20mg 1%
    Potassium 81mg 2%
    Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
    Sugars 14g
    Protein 2g 4%
    Vitamin A 0.6%
    Vitamin C 0.2%
    Calcium 4%
    Iron 2.2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Vijayalskshmi Sarathy says

      October 20, 2018 at 11:23 am

      If no food processor how can it be blended

      Reply
      • Ruchi says

        October 20, 2018 at 5:26 pm

        You can place the cooled boondi in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

        Reply
    2. Kh says

      May 19, 2016 at 8:57 am

      Sorry I meant mawa

      Reply
      • Ruchi says

        May 19, 2016 at 9:10 am

        ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Kh says

      May 19, 2016 at 8:56 am

      Hi,

      From your mata recipe, which one did you use for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Ruchi says

        May 19, 2016 at 9:10 am

        I have used mawa #3 for this recipe.

        Reply
    4. Farida says

      March 21, 2016 at 10:08 am

      Nice

      Reply
      • Ruchi says

        March 21, 2016 at 11:56 am

        Thanks Farida. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Jaya says

      March 20, 2016 at 8:00 am

      Hey Ruchi can you make some more recipes for diwali or other occasions? I hope you will make.

      Reply
      • Ruchi says

        March 20, 2016 at 8:46 am

        Thanks for stopping by Jaya! Will surely post more recipes closer to Diwali. Keep checking back!!

        Reply
        • Jaya says

          March 21, 2016 at 6:41 am

          Thanks Ruchi… keep posting recipes in your website or in your FB page or in my FB page.
          My Facebook name is Joba Hossain khan.

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          • Ruchi says

            March 21, 2016 at 11:58 am

            My pleasure. Glad you liked the recipe. ๐Ÿ™‚

            Reply
    6. Payal says

      March 5, 2016 at 4:59 am

      Awesome recipe..will try it. Which mawa did you use?

      Reply
      • RK says

        March 5, 2016 at 6:45 am

        Thanks Payal. I have used homemade mawa. Here is the link to homemade mawa – https://www.ruchiskitchen.com/recipe/how-to-make-mawa-5-ways-of-making-mawa/

        Reply

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