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MOTICHOOR LADOO RECIPE

Here’s a helpful to making delicious Motichoor Ladoos—tiny gram‑flour pearls fried and shaped into festive balls. The images above show key stages—from battering to frying, soaking, and shaping—so you can visually follow along as you cook.

Step‑by‑Step Recipe for Motichoor Ladoo

1. Prepare the Batter

Sift besan (gram flour), optionally with a little fine semolina (sooji) to remove lumps (Yummy Tummy, sailajakitchen.org).
Add water gradually to make a smooth, flowing, lump-free batter—slightly thinner than dosa batter (Yummy Tummy, My Ginger Garlic Kitchen Recipes, southindianfoods.in).
Optionally add a pinch of orange or yellow food color and a pinch of saffron for aroma and color (Yummy Tummy, Dassana's Veg Recipes, Tarla Dalal).

2. Fry the Boondi

Heat oil (or ghee) in a kadai over medium heat. Check the temperature by dropping a small amount of batter—if it rises briskly, it’s right (Dassana's Veg Recipes).
Hold a perforated ladle (jhara/boondi ladle) over the hot oil, pour batter over it, and tap so tiny droplets fall and fry into golden boondi (Dassana's Veg Recipes, Tarla Dalal).
Fry just until the boondi are light golden and cooked through—about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Avoid over-frying; crisp boondi won’t absorb sugar syrup properly (Dassana's Veg Recipes, southindianfoods.in).

3. Make the Sugar Syrup

In a saucepan, dissolve sugar and water and bring to a boil until it reaches one‑thread consistency: when you pinch with finger and thumb, it pulls into one thin thread (Dassana's Veg Recipes, My Ginger Garlic Kitchen Recipes, southindianfoods.in).
Add saffron, cardamom powder, rose or kewra water, and a few melon seeds or nuts (like pistachios, cashews) for flavor (Tarla Dalal, Dassana's Veg Recipes, indianhealthyrecipe.com).

4. Combine Boondi with Syrup

Drain the fried boondi well and immediately add to the hot syrup (Dassana's Veg Recipes).
Mix gently. The boondi should soften as they absorb the syrup (Dassana's Veg Recipes, southindianfoods.in).

5. Pulse (Optional)

For smoother texture and easy shaping, pulse the boondi‑syrup mixture briefly in a blender or mixer. Be cautious—not too much, just enough (Dassana's Veg Recipes, sailajakitchen.org, Tarla Dalal).

6. Shape the Ladoos

Apply a little ghee or oil to your palms and shape warm mixture into round balls (Dassana's Veg Recipes, Tarla Dalal).
Garnish with more nuts, raisins, or edible silver for a festive touch (My Ginger Garlic Kitchen Recipes, Tarla Dalal).

7. Rest and Store

Let ladoos rest for 2–4 hours to firm up and allow flavors to meld (My Ginger Garlic Kitchen Recipes, Tarla Dalal, indianhealthyrecipe.com).
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days—avoid refrigeration, which may harden them (Tarla Dalal, indianhealthyrecipe.com).

Quick Checklist

Step	Key Tip
Batter	Thin, lump-free; color optional
Frying	Medium-hot oil; don’t over-fry boondi
Syrup	One-thread consistency; keep hot
Mixing	Add boondi immediately; gently stir
Blending	Pulse lightly for shaping ease
Shaping	Warm mixture; use ghee on palms
Resting	Let sit for joint flavor and firmness

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Motichoor Ladoo – Step-by-Step Instructions

🔶 Step 1: Sieve Dry Ingredients

Take gram flour (besan) and fine semolina (sooji) in a sifter.
Sieve directly into a large mixing bowl.

📝 Note: If you don’t have fine sooji, grind regular sooji in a blender until fine.
🔍 Why sieve? It helps break up lumps and aerates the flour for a smoother batter.

🔶 Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients

Transfer the sifted besan and sooji into a clean bowl.
Mix well to combine evenly.

🔶 Step 3: Make the Batter

Slowly add water, a little at a time.
Whisk continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter.

✅ Pro Tip:
The batter should be slightly thinner than dosa batter.
- Too thin? Boondi will flatten when frying.
- Too thick? Boondi won’t fall easily through the ladle holes.

🔶 Step 4: Add Color

Add a few drops of orange food coloring (or yellow if preferred).
Mix well until the color is uniform.

🔶 Step 5: Set Aside

Let the batter rest while you prepare the sugar syrup in the next steps.

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🍯 Motichoor Ladoo – Making Sugar Syrup (Steps 6–10)

🔶 Step 6: Add Sugar to Pan

Take refined white sugar in a saucepan or kadai.

⚠️ Note: Do not substitute with jaggery. It won’t work for this recipe as it changes the texture and flavor.

🔶 Step 7: Add Water

Pour in clean water and stir the mixture well.
Ensure the sugar is completely dissolved before moving to the next step.

🔶 Step 8: Boil the Syrup

Place the pan over medium heat and bring the sugar solution to a boil.
Once it starts boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
The syrup should reach one-string consistency.

🔶 Step 9: Check for One-String Consistency

There are two easy ways to check:

Ladle Method:
- Dip a spoon or ladle into the syrup.
- Lift it and let the last drop fall—if it pulls into a string, the syrup is ready.
Finger Test (Be Careful!):
- Let a drop cool slightly, then rub it between your thumb and forefinger.
- If it stretches into a single thread, it’s at one-string stage.

✅ Pro Tip: Do not overcook. If the syrup goes beyond one-string, ladoos will become dry and crystallized.

🔶 Step 10: Add Flavoring

Once the syrup reaches the right consistency, add:
- Cardamom powder (for aroma)
- A few strands of saffron (for flavor and light color)
Stir well to infuse.

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🔥 Frying the Boondi (Steps 11–15)

🔶 Step 11: Keep Syrup Warm

Ensure the sugar syrup remains warm while frying the boondi.

📝 Tip: Place the syrup pot on the lowest heat or reheat slightly if it cools down.

🔶 Step 12: Heat Oil for Frying

Heat oil or ghee in a deep kadai.
The oil should be moderately hot, not smoking.
Use a boondi ladle, perforated spoon, or medium-holed steel strainer.

🔶 Step 13: Drop the Boondi

Hold the perforated spoon over the hot oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter over it and gently tap or spread using another spoon.
Tiny droplets (boondi) will fall into the oil.

🔶 Step 14: Fry the Boondi

Fry on medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes.
The boondi should be soft and cooked but not crispy.

❗ Crispy boondi won’t absorb syrup well.

🔶 Step 15: Drain and Repeat

Strain the boondi and place in a large bowl.
Repeat the process until all batter is used.

🍥 Making the Ladoo Mixture (Steps 16–20)

🔶 Step 16: Add Nuts (Optional but Recommended)

Add finely chopped nuts like:
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Melon seeds
Optionally, fry them in ghee until golden before mixing.

🔶 Step 17: Pour in Sugar Syrup

Pour the warm sugar syrup over the freshly fried boondi.

🔶 Step 18: Mix Thoroughly

Stir gently to coat all the boondi evenly.
Let the boondi soak up the syrup for a few minutes.

🔶 Step 19: Pulse the Mixture

Transfer the soaked boondi mixture to a mixer grinder or food processor.

🔶 Step 20: Blend Lightly

Add just 1 tablespoon of hot water.
Pulse a few times (don’t overdo it) until the mixture starts clumping together.

✅ Pro Tip:
Use minimal hot water when pulsing.
Too much water = runny mixture = no ladoos!

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🔶 Step 21: Pulse, Don’t Overgrind

Give the mixture a quick pulse only—don’t grind into a paste.
It should still have texture, just soft and sticky enough to hold shape.

🔶 Step 22: Transfer to Bowl

Scrape out the pulsed mixture into a wide mixing bowl.
It will be thick, slightly sticky, and perfect for shaping.

🔶 Step 23: Grease Hands

Dip your fingers and palms in ghee.

🧴 This helps prevent sticking and adds a silky finish to the ladoos.

🔶 Step 24: Shape the Ladoos

Take a small portion of the warm mixture.
Roll gently between your palms into a round ball.

🔶 Step 25: Arrange on a Plate

Place each ladoo on a clean plate or tray.
Continue until all the mixture is shaped.

🔶 Step 26: Garnish (Optional)

Decorate each ladoo with a sliced almond, cashew, or pistachio.
Let them rest for 2–3 hours—they will firm up slightly.

🔶 Step 27: Enjoy!

Your soft, fragrant Motichoor Ladoos are ready to be served!
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days.

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How to Make Motichoor Ladoo tiny gram‑flour pearls fried and shaped into festive balls