Ram Ladoo (Moong Dal Ladoo)
Ram Ladoo is a popular street food in Northern India, which is made with split yellow moong dal. This recipe is a healthier version of the classic Ram Ladoo, with reduced fat content, making it suitable for weight loss or for those looking to reduce their intake of fats. It is also gluten-free, making it suitable for people with gluten allergies.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
36 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
6 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (50g)
Asafoetida
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Grated Ginger
1 tsp (3g)
Yellow Moong Dal (Raw)
1 small cup (100g)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and soak moong dal overnight.
Cooking Steps
Drain the soaked moong dal and grind it into a smooth paste using a mixer or blender. Add a little water if needed to get the right consistency.
Transfer the moong dal paste to a mixing bowl.
Add chopped onion, green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt to the bowl. Mix well.
Heat an appe maker over medium heat and brush the molds with a little oil.
Spoon the moong dal mixture into the molds, filling each one about 3/4 full.
Cook the ladoos in the appe maker for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown.
Remove the ladoos from the appe maker and serve hot.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Harvinder Rani Bhatia
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and this version of Ram Ladoo (Moong Dal Ladoo) is so much better than restaurant style. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Swata Kumari Reddy
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and this Ram Ladoo (Moong Dal Ladoo) recipe exceeded all my expectations. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."
Pankaj Agarwal
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and I loved how light yet filling this Ram Ladoo (Moong Dal Ladoo) turned out to be. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Arisha Mishra
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Ram Ladoo (Moong Dal Ladoo) was. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"