1: Mix besan, water, and food color together until it reaches a flowy consistency.
2: Fry this batter in oil on medium flame until cooked, taking care not to fry on high flame.
3: Remove the fried batter onto an absorbent towel and let it cool completely.
4: Once cooled, grind the fried batter into a coarse powder.
5: In a pan, add sugar and water, and cook it until it reaches a thin string-like consistency.
6: Add cardamom powder and the ground besan mixture to the pan.
7: Cook the mixture on low flame for 5 to 8 minutes until all the sugar syrup is absorbed.
8: The mixture will start to come together; add melon seeds and 1 tsp of ghee.
9: Let the mixture cool a bit.
10: Shape the mixture into modaks or laddoos for a festive vibe.
