Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Hanuman, is one of the most sacred festivals for Hindus. This year, Hanuman Jayanti falls on Saturday, April 12, 2025, and devotees across the country are preparing to observe the day with prayers, fasting, and offerings to their beloved deity. Among the many offerings made to Lord Hanuman, Motichoor Laddoo holds a special place; it’s believed to be one of his favourite sweets.
If you’re looking to offer something special to Bajrangbali this year, why not make Motichoor Laddoos at home with a simple and quick recipe hack that doesn’t require elaborate equipment or a long list of ingredients? Here’s how you can prepare this divine delicacy with ease.
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Why motichoor laddoo for Hanuman Jayanti?
In many temples and homes, Motichoor Laddoos are offered to Lord Hanuman as part of the ritual. These golden-orange sweets made from tiny pearls of besan (gram flour) are symbolic of purity and devotion. They’re not just delicious but also represent a heartfelt gesture of love and bhakti towards the mighty Lord.
Easy Motichoor Laddoo recipe hack
Ingredients:
1 cup fine gram flour (besan)
2 tablespoons semolina (rava/sooji) – optional for texture
¾ cup sugar
½ cup water (for sugar syrup)
A pinch of orange food color (optional but traditional)
2 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
A handful of chopped pistachios or almonds
Oil or ghee for frying
Quick hack tip: If you don’t have a traditional boondi ladle, you can use a fine sieve or skimmer spoon with small holes to make tiny droplets.
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How to make it:
Prepare the batter: In a bowl, mix gram flour, semolina, a pinch of food colour, and enough water to make a smooth, flowing batter. It should be thinner than pancake batter.
Make the boondi (tiny balls): Heat oil in a deep pan. Hold the perforated ladle over the oil and pour a small amount of batter over it. Tap gently so that tiny droplets fall into the oil. Fry until they are just cooked (don’t let them get crispy). Drain on paper towels.
Make the sugar syrup: In another pan, dissolve sugar in water and bring to a boil. Cook until it reaches a slightly sticky consistency (one string). Add cardamom powder.
Combine boondi & syrup: Add the warm boondi into the hot syrup. Mix well so the syrup coats all the boondi evenly. Let it sit for 10 minutes so it soaks in the syrup.
Shape the laddoos: Once the mixture cools a bit and becomes slightly sticky, add chopped nuts and a little ghee. Grease your hands and shape into laddoos.
