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Besan ladoo in bulk for gifting and weddings
Besan ladoo is the sweet that keeps well and travels well, which is why it ends up in almost every gift box. The whole trick is in how long and how patiently the gram flour is roasted.
What makes a good besan ladoo
Besan ladoo is made by roasting gram flour in ghee on a slow flame until it turns a deep golden colour and smells nutty, then mixing in powdered sugar and shaping it into round balls while still warm. Some kitchens add crushed cardamom or a few chopped nuts on top. A good besan ladoo should melt a little in the mouth, not feel dry or chalky, and the roasting should be even with no raw besan smell left behind.
Where families order it
- Diwali gift boxes
- Corporate hampers
- Wedding shagun boxes
- Bhog and pooja prasad
- Return gifts
How much besan ladoo for your guests?
A rough planning figure for a menu with other dishes beside it. Baljeet sets the real amount once your menu is fixed.
Kitchen slip · Besan Ladoo
| 50 guests | about 4 kg |
|---|---|
| 100 guests | about 7 kg |
| 250 guests | about 16 kg |
| 500 guests | about 30 kg |
Approximate, cooked weight or pieces, no safety margin.
Ordered for weddings and events in Panchkula, Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur and Kharar. Planning the whole menu? Try the food quantity calculator.
How is besan ladoo served at a wedding?
Besan ladoo is almost always served at room temperature, arranged in gift boxes lined with paper cups or placed loose on a mixed sweet tray at weddings and functions. For corporate Diwali hampers, it is packed alongside dry fruits or other festival sweets in decorative boxes rather than served fresh on the day. At bhog or pooja functions, a few pieces go directly on the prasad thali. Families typically pair it with two or three richer sweets like kaju katli to balance the tray between plain and premium.
Where does besan ladoo come from?
Besan ladoo is one of the oldest sweets in North Indian kitchens, needing only gram flour, ghee and sugar with no elaborate technique behind it. It has long been a staple of Punjabi and Rajasthani households for Diwali and everyday pooja prasad, valued because it keeps well without refrigeration. Its plain, roasted flavour and long shelf life made it a natural choice for gift boxes and travel, unlike more delicate milk-based sweets that spoil quickly once made.
How it keeps
Keeps well for about 8-10 days at room temperature in a sealed box, longer than most other Indian sweets because of the ghee roasting.
Don’t worry, we will take care of you
Besan ladoo is one of the more budget-friendly sweets to make in bulk, so it is a good pick if you want a large gifting quantity without stretching the budget.
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Is besan ladoo good for gifting in bulk?
Yes, besan ladoo travels and stores better than most sweets because of the ghee, which makes it a common choice for office and wedding gift boxes ordered in bulk.
How many besan ladoo make one kg?
It depends on the size Baljeet shapes them, small or regular. He will confirm the exact piece count for your kg order.
Can besan ladoo be made Jain style?
Yes, besan ladoo needs no onion, garlic or root vegetables, so it is naturally suitable for Jain guests as long as pure ghee is confirmed.
How many besan ladoo make 1 kg?
Roughly 20 to 25 medium-sized ladoo make up a kg, depending on how large or small Baljeet shapes them for your specific order. Ask him to confirm the exact count while placing your booking.
Can besan ladoo be sent outside the Tricity?
Because of its long shelf life at room temperature, besan ladoo generally travels well over short to medium distances if packed properly in sealed boxes. Discuss transport timing with Baljeet in advance of dispatch.
Don’t worry, we will take care of you
Tell us how many guests you have and how much you can spend. Baljeet plans a full, proper menu around that amount. He says plainly what it covers, with no hidden extras, whether it’s a 40-guest path at home or a 600-guest wedding.