Motichor Laddu

1: Make the batter: Mix besan with water to make a smooth, runny batter.

2: Fry the boondis: Heat ghee/oil in a flat, perforated ladle. Pour batter through the ladle to make tiny boondi balls. Fry until they’re golden. Remove and drain excess oil.

3: Prepare sugar syrup: Boil sugar with water to make a syrup (one-string consistency). Add saffron and cardamom powder to the syrup.

4: Soak the boondis: Add the fried boondis to the sugar syrup. Let it sit for around 10-15 minutes to absorb the syrup. Add watermelon seeds and ghee and give it a good mix. Let it cool for another 5 minutes.

5: Shape the laddus: Once the mixture cools down a bit, take small portions and shape them into laddus. Use a light hand to press and shape them.

6: Garnish: Garnish the laddus with chopped nuts.