2 1/2 cups of Gram Flour (Besan) 1/2 tsp. of Cardamom Powder (Ilaichi Powder) 500 ml of Whole Milk 3 cups of Clarified Butter (Ghee) (for deep frying) Strainer Spoon (fine-holed & shallow) 2 1/2 cups of Sugar 2 tbsp. of Whole Milk A few drops of Saffron (Kesri Color) (for deep frying) 3 1/2 cups of Water

1) In a vessel or pot put sugar and water and bring to a boil. Once the sugar dissolves, add in the milk. Boil for 5 minutes or until scum forms on top. Strain with the strainer spoon and return to stove. 2) Add in the saffron kesri color and boil until it is sticky but no thread has formed. Add in the cardamom powder and mix. Then set aside. 1) Mix the flour and milk together to a smooth batter. 2) Heat the clarified butter in a heavy frying pan. Hold the strainer on top with one hand. With the other hand pour some batter all over the holes. Tap gently until all of the batter has fallen into the hot clarified butter. Stir with another strainer and remove once it is light golden. Set aside. Repeat for the remaining batter. 3) Immerse the boondi in the syrup. Drain any excess syrup. Spread in a large plate. Sprinkle a few tsp. of hot water over it. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes. 4) Shape in round balls with moist palms. Cool and keep open to dry, before storing in containers.

Serving Amount: 25 Ladoos Preparation Time: 1 Hour Shelflife: 3-4 Days (in room temperature) 2 Weeks (in refrigerator) Degree of Difficulty: Medium Recipe Category: Sweets/Desserts Recipe Ethnic Group: Pakistani

Recipe Requested by, Shenaz Hafeez (U.K.)

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