By Suprita Mitter
September 10, 2024
Sweet boondi is made from fried gram flour droplets soaked in sugar syrup. Soft and juicy, with hints of cardamom and saffron, it’s a festive treat often prepared for celebrations and special occasions.
1 cup besan (gram flour) 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar A pinch of saffron 1/2 tsp cardamom powder Ghee or oil Water
In a bowl, mix the besan and baking soda with water to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should be of a flowing consistency.
In a pan, mix sugar with 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer until it reaches a single-thread consistency. Add saffron and cardamom powder for flavour.
Heat oil or ghee in a deep frying pan. Using a perforated ladle, pour the batter into the oil, letting the drops fall and form tiny boondis.
Fry them until light golden, and drain on paper towels.
Add the fried boondis to the warm sugar syrup and let them soak for a few minutes until they absorb the sweetness.
Sweet boondi can be served warm or at room temperature.