page_title: Laddu
section_title: Boondi laddu
hierarchical_section_title: Laddu / Composition / Boondi laddu
caption_attribution_description: English: Laddu Sweet
context_page_description: Laddu or laddoo or avinsh is a sphere-shaped sweet originating from the Indian subcontinent. Laddus are primarily made from flour, fat and sugar. Laddus are often made of gram flour but can also be made with semolina or chickpea flour. Sometimes ingredients such as chopped nuts and/or dried raisins are also added. The type of ingredients used may vary by recipe.
  Laddus are often served during festive or religious occasions.
context_section_description: Boondi laddu or bundiar laddu is made from bengal gram flour (besan) based boondi.  It is often served on  festivals such as Raksha Bandhan and Diwali.
  Motichoor laddu is made from fine boondi where the balls are tiny and are cooked with ghee or oil. The recipe for this laddu originated in north India, however, it is now popular throughout the Indian subcontinent.
caption: Boondi laddu
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