Laddu or Ladoo is an Indian and Pakistani sweet. Laddu is often made to celebrate festivals or household events such as weddings. It is made of flour and other ingredients formed into balls that are dipped in sugar syrup. Chubby kids in India can affectionately be called 'Laddu'.
Variants
Variations in the preparation of laddu result in different tastes.
Tirupati laddu
Tirupati laddu, made at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, is intensely sweet and made of tiny syrup soaked balls called boondi.
Motichoor
Motichoor laddu is a sweet delicacy of the central Bihar region, made from grilled gram flour flakes which are sweetened, mixed with almonds, pressed into balls and fried in ghee. Originally from Maner, a small town near Patna, it is now made and enjoyed throughout India. It is a traditional gift at weddings, engagements and births.
Besan laddu
Besan (ground gram) ladoo is common in India. It is made from besan mixed with pieces of sugar, extremely delicious to eat! According to the Hindu mythology, it is associated with Lord Ganesha, whose favourite is besan laddu. It is prepared in every home in India during the festival of Diwali.
Rava laddu
Rava laddu is a sweet dish prepared with rava, ghee and sugar. Dry grapes and cashewnuts are added for exotic taste.
Til laddu
It is made from til seeds. Til Laddu is very popular in West Bengal.
