In a heavy bottom pan,add the ghee and let it melt on low heat. Once the ghee melts add gram flour to the pan. Heat should be low.

Mix the besan and ghee together and keep stirring. It will start to loosen up a bit.

Keep stirring continuously on low flame. Besan will continue to loosen up and after 15 minutes it will turn into a smooth paste like consistency.

Remove pan from heat. Then add the cardamom powder and mix and let the besan cool down for at least 15-20 minutes.(Do not add sugar to hot besan)

Then add powdered sugar and nuts(optional). Mix everything together until the sugar and nuts are well combined.

Now,pinch a small from the dough. Press and roll between your palm to form a round shape. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Garnish with nuts. Store besan ladoo in airtight container.