Hanuman Jayanti 2024: How to prepare Motichoor Laddoo from scratch and why we gift it to Lord Hanuman

Hindu religious texts state that each of the seven days of the week is devoted to a different god. Tuesday is the day when people worship Lord Hanuman, also known as Bajrangbali. Today, as we celebrate Hanuman Jayanti, we’ll tell you the true reason why we give Lord Hanuman boondi laddoo.

Hindu traditions attach great cultural and religious significance to offering Boondi Laddoo to Lord Hanuman.One of Lord Hanuman’s favorite sweets is said to be boondi laddoo, a traditional Indian confection made of besan, sugar, and ghee.

This laddoo is seen as a representation of humility and dedication. Offering Boondi Laddoo to Lord Hanuman is a sign of devotion and submission to his heavenly favor. Lord Hanuman is respected for his steadfast devotion to Lord Rama. Boondi Laddoo is renowned for its ability to increase energy as well. Lord Hanuman, a representation of vigor and power, is often revered for his capacity to defend and vanquish foes.

It is said that by offering Boondi Laddoo, one might get his blessings for bravery, strength, and success in all endeavors. Providing this laddoo is a symbol of the benefits of unselfish service and the sweetness of dedication. Devotees ask Lord Hanuman for his blessings on spiritual development, inner serenity, and wish fulfillment by presenting him with this delicious dessert. Additionally, it is said that Bajrang Bali like the colors red and yellow, which is why we give him treats in those hues on Hanuman Jayanti.

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Recipe for Boondi Laddoo
You will need besan, sugar, water, ghee, cardamom powder, saffron threads, and chopped nuts for garnish in order to prepare Boondi Laddoo from scratch. This is the detailed recipe.

Besan and water should be combined in a mixing dish to create a smooth, lump-free batter. It should have a consistency like pancake batter.
In a deep skillet or kadhai, warm the ghee over medium heat. A tiny bit of batter dropped into heated ghee will rise to the top instantly, indicating that the ghee is hot enough.

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Pour a ladleful of batter into the heated ghee while holding a perforated spoon or ladle over it. To release tiny droplets of batter into the hot ghee, lightly tap the spoon. The boondi should be fried till crispy and golden brown. Proceed in the same manner with the leftover batter.

Heat the water and sugar in a another saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. For flavor, add saffron strands and cardamom powder.

After the boondi are cooked, pour off any extra ghee and add them to the hot sugar syrup. Thoroughly mix until the syrup is uniformly distributed over all of the boondi.
When the combination cools down enough to handle, let it rest. While the mixture is still warm, form it into little laddoos by rubbing some ghee on your hands. To make sure they maintain their form, press down hard.

Add chopped cashews, pistachios, or almonds on the top of each laddoo. Let cool fully before putting the laddoos in an airtight container.