Bandar laddu

Name: Authentic Bandar Laddu Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 2 cups besan (gram flour); 1 cup jaggery, powdered or finely grated; 1/2 cup ghee, melted; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup cashews, broken into small pieces; 2 tablespoons raisins; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, to enhance flavor)