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    Zatpat Besan Boondi Laddu | How to make Quick Boondi Ladoo

    Published: Apr 29, 2016 · Modified: Nov 6, 2020 by Srivalli · 19 Comments

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    Zatpat Besan Boondi Laddu - A to Z Maharashtrian Sweets

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    I never realized the last letter to cross will be a tough one. I was well prepared for the rest of the series and procrastinated for the last one, thinking it is such an easy one as the name says, that I could cook the day before. It surely was an easy one to make, however, I didn't take other things into consideration like the internet dying on me. Just as I was about to publish this post, the internet stopped working.

    Anyway, I guess I can take things easy at times. While making the list, Z was a letter that eluded me for a long time. Everybody who suggested kept talking about Zunka. I had to keep reminding them that I was doing a series on Maharashtrian Sweets.

    Then Pradnya suggested this recipe for a quick Boondi Laddoo using Besan. Her mom makes this whenever there was a need to make Boondi Laddo Zatpat and so this is called Zatpat, which means quick. We also use words like fatafat or this term at times, maybe more on the influence of Hindi on us.

    This recipe takes about 20 to 30 mins, and the Zatpat refers more to the Boondi Laddu Style one getting done quickly. I am not very fond of sweets though I am partial to some homemade sweets. However, from the shops, I love Son papdi and Motichoor Laddoo, though in small bites.

    I have already made Boondi Laddo before, so making one quickly was a nice experience as well.




    Zatpat Besan Boondi Laadu

    Ingredients Needed:
    Besan Flour - 2 cups
    Salt - 1 tsp
    Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
    Powdered sugar - 1.5 cups
    Ghee - 3/4 cup
    All-purpose flour for dusting
    Roasted nuts
    How to make the Zatpat Besan Boondi Laddu
    In a bowl, take the besan flour, Salt, Cardamom powder, 2 tbsp of ghee with some water to make a pliable dough like chapati.
    Dust the dough with enough flour, roll out pooris. Size doesn't matter here as we will be crushing it.
    In a nonstick pan, heat the rest of the ghee and deep fry the pooris to a golden brown
    Allow to cool and then pulse in a mixer to form a coarse mixture.
    Add remaining ghee from the pan as required along with powdered sugar, roasted nuts. Start with 1 cup sugar, add remaining as per taste.
    Make balls with your hands to bind them as laddoos
    Store in an airtight container.
    Notes:
    The dough might end up sticky, so dust well with flour.
    If you find making the balls hold their shape, blend along with ghee and sugar in the mixer for a couple of minutes. It will be easier to make balls.
    This ladoo tastes like a boondi laadoo while these do look like besan laddoo.
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    Zatpat Besan Boondi Laddu | How to make Quick Boondi Ladoo

    Cuisine Maharashtra
    Occasion Diwali
    Author Srivalli
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    1. Kalyani says

      April 30, 2016 at 8:21 am

      That's a quick to make ladoo . Enjoyed ur sweet series Valli .. Amazing spread u have now :))

      Reply
    2. Gayathri Kumar says

      April 30, 2016 at 10:23 am

      That is a really quick way of making boondhi ladoo. Very interesting technique involved. I just loved all your Maharashtrian sweets this month Valli. This was indeed a fun ride..

      Reply
    3. Padmajha PJ says

      April 30, 2016 at 11:08 am

      Wow!This this so easy. I never make the regular ladoo as I am still not confident on how it would turn out. This one looks so doable. All your posts in this series are being bookmarked. Enjoyed reading about all the dish and this was really an awesome theme that you selected!

      Reply
    4. Usha says

      April 30, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      Reading the name I was expecting a spicy laddu.. 🙂 Zatpat laddu is indeed a quick version of boondi laddu and doesn't require making a syrup. I can give this a try.

      Reply
    5. Suma Gandlur says

      April 30, 2016 at 10:48 pm

      You got me there. I was expecting boondi laddu and wondered what can be zatpat about it.
      This one sounds easy and yummier, like mohan laddu. I am a sucker for sweet dishes unlike you 🙂 and loved the series.

      Reply
    6. Sapana Behl says

      May 01, 2016 at 2:24 am

      Zatphat version of ladoo looks so inviting.Loved your Maharashtra sweets series Valli.I would have never imagined or dared to do so.Hats off to you.

      Reply
    7. Priya Suresh says

      May 01, 2016 at 9:22 am

      Simply loved all your Maharashtra sweets series, have learned so many beautiful ladoos. This zatpat besan boondi looks stunning as well, Well done with Z.

      Reply
    8. KParthasarathi says

      May 01, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      My first visit to your attrative blog.What intrigued me is the long preamble for what was to be a Zatpat laddu!!.It is nicely presented.I have a weakness for sweets and your post left me drooling.

      Reply
    9. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      May 01, 2016 at 8:07 pm

      So tempting. Loved this sweet journey of yours. Kudos.

      Reply
    10. vaishali sabnani says

      May 02, 2016 at 1:30 am

      Wow , now this one is most interesting , loved the complete series Valli . I have not bookmarked any , the whole series is in my head and i know where to come for these sweets . Amazing Valli.

      Reply
    11. Srivalli says

      May 02, 2016 at 2:38 am

      Thank you everybody!

      KParthasarathi Thank you for dropping by, glad these quick laddus made you come here. Hope you enjoy the array of sweets..

      Reply
    12. Pavani N says

      May 02, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      That sure is a zhatpat laddoo. Looks perfect for impromptu guests.

      Reply
    13. Amara Annapaneni says

      May 03, 2016 at 11:25 pm

      I thought these were boondi laddoos too. But sure do love the Zatpat laddoos. My hubby and my son will appreciate your entire series of sweet dishes as I bookmarked most of them:)

      Reply
    14. Nalini's Kitchen says

      May 04, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      This is one such zatpat ladoo,so easy to make.Loved all your Maharashtrian sweet delicacies for the whole month.Awesome theme.

      Reply
    15. Harini-Jaya R says

      May 06, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Awesome laddus, Valli. More like besan churma laddu, right? Loved all the sweets dished out this month.

      Reply
    16. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      May 09, 2016 at 11:27 pm

      That is a zatpat laddoo and love this version. I am wondering if deep frying the pooris in oil will be a bad idea? Loved all your sweets and my bookmark is already overflowing with them. Soon I will be overflowing in all directions making them and eating them 🙂

      Reply
    17. Ruchi Indu says

      May 14, 2016 at 8:24 am

      thats really a zatpat ladoo... Enjoyed all your sweets valli..

      Reply
    18. Smruti Shah says

      May 16, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      That is a real quickie to round up the Marathon. Loved all the sweets you got for us in 26 days!

      Reply
    19. The Pumpkin Farm says

      May 30, 2016 at 7:30 am

      i am glad u made this dish, as i always have people asking me for recipes with step by step pictures....u have amazing patience and are blessed to blog ...loved doing this series with u thoroughly

      Reply

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