Moong Dal Ladoo Recipe: Perfect Homemade Mithai for Diwali
Learn how to make the perfect Moong Dal Ladoo at home with this easy, step-by-step recipe. A delicious and healthy Indian sweet for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 500 g (3 Cup) Moong Dal
- 3 tbsp Chana Dal
- 200 g (1 Cup) Sugar
- 100-125 g (1 Cup) Ghee
- Almond, Cashew Nuts, Raisins, pistachio (chopped)
- A pinch of salt
- 3 Green Cardamom
- a small piece of Nutmeg
Instructions
- Roast the Dals: In a pan, dry roast the moong dal and chana dal on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until they turn aromatic and slightly golden brown. Keep stirring to ensure they don't burn.
- Cool and Grind: Let the roasted dals cool down completely. Once cooled, grind them into a fine powder using a mixer. Sieve the flour to ensure there are no lumps.
- Make Sugar Powder: In the same mixer jar, add sugar, cardamom pods, and a small piece of nutmeg. Grind to a fine powder.
- Roast the Flour: Heat ghee in a pan on low heat. Add the ground dal flour and roast for 10-15 minutes until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
- Mix Everything: Transfer the roasted flour to a large bowl and let it cool down slightly until it's warm to the touch. Add the powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and chopped nuts. Mix everything well.
- Shape the Ladoos: Take a small portion of the mixture in your palms and roll it into a round ladoo. If the mixture is too dry, you can add a little more melted ghee.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the Moong Dal Ladoos with more chopped nuts. They are now ready to be served!