First of all make a semi thick batter of gram flour and water. Using a chakli press or a stringhopper with a 3 hole attachment as that used for making moti sev, deep fry them until just light change in colour.
Do not fry them for a long time. They should be soft and supple and not crispy at all. Fry them on a medium high heat. Let it cool down a bit. Until then, make a one string consistency sugar syrup.
Now grind the sev using a dry jar attachment into a coarse powder. Stir this coarsely ground powder in the warm sugar syrup made earlier and mix well. Next, fry Almonds and Raisins in ghee and add these to the ground sev and sugar mix.
While it is still warm, shape into laddus of your preferred size. Enjoy these lipsmacking Laddus with your loved ones and friends alike. Do not forget to refrigerate it if the weather is hot and humid.
Serve them immediately or store them in airtight containers after cooling and relish for upto two weeks at room temperature or upto a month if refrigerated.
Bandar Laddus or Thokkudu Laddus as they are called originates to Machalipatnam, also called as Bandar in the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh. These are popularly known as Thokkudu Laddus also. Especially known for their melt in mouth texture, these are just perfect for any occasion. The sugar syrup should be perfect with a single string for perfect Laddus. Otherwise they may become hard and cannot be shaped too. Rich and famous dessert for everyone.Try them for your loved ones. Happy Frying!
