motichoor ladoo with chana dal
Enjoy the classic taste of Motichoor Laddu with a healthy twist—No Oil Motichoor Laddu! This light, oil-free version of the traditional Indian sweet is made with gram flour (besan), flavored with cardamom, and sweetened with sugar syrup for a melt-in-your-mouth experience without the extra calories. It’s perfect for festive celebrations, Diwali, or anytime you crave a guilt-free treat. Quick, easy, and delicious, these no-oil laddus are a must-try for health-conscious dessert lovers!
how long should I cook chana dal
Always cook chana dal in low - medium flame. mix well and cook till the mixture turns nonstick. avoid over cooking as it might turn dry.
amount of sugar
depends on your sweetness . it want milk sweet you can reduce sugar to get rid of chana dal flavor go easy on the sugar
jaggery or sugar?
you can use any sweetener of your choice. since motichoor ladoo are traditionallu made with sugar i used white sugar.
add-on flavors
I have used cardamom powder, kewra water and saffron. You can use rose essence or any additional flavors of your choice.
Can I add milk powder or almond flour?
yes you can add if you prefer firm laddu
sugar syrup consistency
just boil the sugar syrup till they turn sticky.
coarse grind
always coarse pulse the cooked chana dal
shelflife of laddu
stays good for a week.
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Ingredients 1/2 cup Chana dal 1 tablespoon ghee Cashews and pista 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoon sugar 1/3 cup water 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder Saffron Kewda water Orange food color
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wash and Soak Chana dal
discard water. Cool and grind
Roast cashews and pista in ghee;keep aside
Add ground mixture; saute till color changes and turns dry
cool and pulse
boil water, sugar, cardamom powder and kewda water; till sugar melts
Add orange food color and saffron; boil well
turn down to low flame add ground Chana dal ; mix well
Add ghee and roasted nuts
cook for 2 minutes
Transfer and cool Grease hands with ghee and shape laddu
