Besan Laddu (Gram Flour and Ghee Sweet Balls)

Instructions

1. Melt the ghee in a heavy pan over low heat. Add the besan and stir continuously.
2. Roast on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture loosens, turns a deeper golden color and smells nutty, with the raw flour smell gone.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in half the pistachios. Cool about 10 minutes until warm to the touch, not hot.
4. Mix in the powdered sugar and cardamom until evenly combined.
5. While still warm, scoop about 2 tablespoons and press and roll between your palms into a ball. If the mixture crumbles, add a teaspoon of warm ghee.
6. Press a few pistachio pieces on top. Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes.