Raksha Bandhan 2024: 7 Types Of Ladoos To Celebrate The Sweet Bond

By Suprita Mitter

August 17, 2024

In India ladoos are made with different ingredients to celebrate various festivals and special occasions. Often considered one of the easier mithais to make, ladoos are complete crowd pleasers and can be made with simple ingredients available at home Making them can be a great way give your sibling a sweet surprise.

Besan Ladoo

These classic ladoos are made from roasted gram flour, ghee, and sugar. Flavoured with cardamom and garnished with nuts, they have a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture that's perfect for festive celebrations.

Motichoor Ladoo

Made from tiny gram flour pearls fried and soaked in sugar syrup, these ladoos are soft and slightly sticky, with a delicate sweetness.

Coconut Ladoo

These ladoos are quick and easy to make, using grated coconut and condensed milk. They are soft, chewy and add a delicious touch to the festivities.

Rava Ladoo

A popular South Indian treat, these ladoos are made from roasted semolina, coconut, sugar, and ghee. They have a slightly grainy texture.

Til Ladoo

Made with roasted sesame seeds and jaggery, these ladoos are not only delicious but also nutritious. The combination of crunchy sesame and rich jaggery gives them an earthy flavour.

Boondi Ladoo

These ladoos are similar to the motichoor ones but with larger boondi pearls. They are made by soaking fried gram flour droplets in sugar syrup and then shaping them into soft, sweet balls. They are a traditional favourite.

Dry Fruit Ladoo

Packed with the goodness of almonds, cashews, dates, and other dried fruits, these ladoos are healthy and energy-boosting. They are sweetened with jaggery or honey.