What is Lord Hanuman's Favorite Offering? On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav (Hanuman's Birth Anniversary), offering Lord Hanuman his favorite *bhog* (sacred food offering) is considered extremely propitious. It is believed that *prasad* (blessed food) offered with a sincere heart quickly pleases Bajrangbali, and the devotees' wishes are fulfilled.

Offering *Boondi ke Laddoos*, *Besan ke Laddoos*, roasted chickpeas (*Chana*) with jaggery (*Gur*), Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves, and *Sindoor* (vermilion) to Bajrangbali is considered auspicious. These items are among his favorites, and offering them brings blessings to the devotees. You can also prepare and offer *bhog* for the devoted servant of Lord Rama—Hanuman—right at home. On this special day, homemade *prasad* holds particular significance. Let us explore Bajrangbali's favorite offerings and their easy-to-follow recipes.

**Boondi ke Laddoos**

One of his most cherished offerings is the *Boondi Laddoo*. You can easily prepare *Boondi Laddoos* at home. Follow the recipe provided here to make the *prasad*; the taste may turn out to be even better than the *laddoos* bought from the market! Please take note of the ingredients and method outlined below.

**Ingredients for Making Laddoos**

*   Gram Flour (*Besan*): 1 cup
*   Sugar: 1 cup
*   Cardamom Powder
*   Ghee (Clarified Butter)

**Method for Making Boondi Laddoos**

1.  Mix water into the gram flour to create a batter.
2.  Ensure the batter is neither too thick nor too thin in consistency.
3.  Now, heat oil or ghee in a deep pan (*kadai*).
4.  Using a perforated ladle or sieve, pour the gram flour batter into the hot oil.
5.  Fry the batter droplets (*boondi*) until crisp.
6.  Separately, prepare a sugar syrup (*chashni*).

7.  Mix 3/4 cup of water with 1.5 cups of sugar and cook over a medium flame.
8.  Continue cooking until the syrup thickens. The syrup is ready when it feels slightly sticky between your thumb and forefinger (reaching a one-string consistency).
9.  Now, add the fried *boondi* to the sugar syrup and mix thoroughly.
10. Once the mixture has cooled down slightly (to a temperature you can handle), mold it into *laddoos* (round balls).
11. Set them aside for a while to let them firm up.

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