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    Home » Recipes » Dessert/Sweet

    Moong Dal Ladoo

    Published: October 20, 2020 · Modified: August 23, 2021 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 14 Comments

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    Moong dal ladoo is an ideal Indian laddu recipe that can be made instantly without any fancy and easily available ingredients. These moong dal laddus are generally made during the festival season.

    Moong laddus are placed in a sliver plate this recipe

    Laddu recipes are very common all over India and are made for different occasions. This moong dal ladoo is solid and hard yet melts in your mouth.

    Moong laddu is a dessert specially made during Navaratri, Ashtami, and Diwali as a prasad. In India, many desserts are made using ghee, which is not vegan. But my recipe for moong dal ladoo is vegan and gluten-free. 

    This ladoo is almost similar to besan ladoo. This protein ladoo is easy to make with just three ingredients moong dal or yellow lentil, sugar, and avocado oil. Moong dal laddus are the perfect snack for kids as well as for an adult. 

    Check out my badam laddo and rava ladoo recipe if you like Indian laddo recipes.

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    • Ingredients 
    • Method 
    • Tips and variations 
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    Ingredients 

    Yellow Moong Dal: I used split yellow moong dal for this ladoo recipe

    Sugar: Use powdered sugar.

    Avocado Oil: For the vegan version use any kind of oil like olive oil, avocado oil, and corn oil.

    Cardamoms: Use cardamom powder. This will enhance the ladoo flavor.

    Method 

    all the ingredients placed for moong laddus on the flat surface

    In a heavy bottom frying pan, roast moong dal over medium-low heat. Keep stir-frying till it’s light brown in color and becomes aromatic. Make sure to cook on low heat otherwise dal will not be toasted inside. This will take about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer into a plate and let it cool to room temperature.

    Once the dal comes to room temperature, grind it to a fine powder. 

    Then grind the organic sugar into a fine powder.

    In a bowl mix roasted dal powder, sugar, cardamom powder. All the ingredients should be mixed well. Keep aside.

    a box filled with moong flours and sugar

    Place a pan over medium heat and add the avocado oil, avocado oil should be warm, pour the warm oil over the dal mixture and mix it well.

    Take 1- 2 tablespoons of mix in your palm and make them into balls.

    If the laddu is not holding shape, add more than 1 tablespoon of melted warm oil and mix well. Make laddus with the rest of the mixture.

    Store in an airtight container. The laddus will stay good for about two weeks.

    Tips and variations 

    • Replace sugar with jaggery if required. 
    • Add more oil or warm plant-based milk to bind the ladoos
    • I used avocado oil, you can use vegan ghee, corn oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil for this recipe.

    If this recipe interests you, look for similar recipes in my blog such as the

    Badam ladoo, Peanut ladoo, Rava laddu

    • Karjikai Recipe
    • Vegan Banana Cake
    • Vegan Mango Ice Cream
    • Pumpkin Bread Vegan

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    📖 Recipe

    Moong laddus are placed in a sliver plate

    Moong Dal Ladoo

    Uma Raghupathi
    Moong laddu is a dessert specially made during Navaratri, Ashtami, and Diwali as a prasad. In India, many desserts are made using ghee, which is not vegan. But my recipe of moong dal ladoo is vegan and gluten-free.
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time:5 mins
    Cook Time:15 mins
    Total Time:20 mins
    Course :Dessert
    Cuisine :Indian
    Diet :Vegan
    Allergen :Gluten free, Peanut free
    Difficulty :Easy
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 304 kcal

    Equipment

    • Non-Stick Pan
    • Blendtec Blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup moong dal
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 cardamom
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
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    Instructions
     

    • In a heavy bottom frying pan, roast moong dal over medium-low heat. Keep stir-frying till it’s light brown in color and becomes aromatic.
      1 cup moong dal
    • Make sure to cook on low heat otherwise dal will not be toasted inside. This will take about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer into a plate and let it cool to room temperature.
    • Once the dal comes to room temperature, grind it to a fine powder.
    • Then grind the organic sugar into a fine powder.
      ½ cup sugar
    • In a bowl mix roasted dal powder, sugar, cardamom powder. All the ingredients should be mixed well. Keep aside.
      2 cardamom
    • Place a pan over medium heat and add the avocado oil, avocado oil should be warm, pour the warm oil over dal mixture and mix it well.
      ¼ cup avocado oil
    • Take 1- 2 tablespoons of mix in your palm and make them into balls. If the laddu is not holding shape, add more about 1 tablespoon of melted warm oil and mix well. Make laddus with the rest of the mixture.
    • Store in an airtight container. The laddus will stay good for about two weeks.

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    Notes

    • Replace sugar with jaggery if required. 
    • Add more oil or warm plant-based milk to bind the ladoos
    • I used avocado oil, you can use vegan ghee, corn oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil for this recipe.
    The nutrition values I show here are my best estimates. Please be sure to check your preferred nutrition calculator, if you are relying on accurate calculations in your diet.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    Comments

    1. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth

      November 02, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      The laddoos look absolutely melt in the mouth, and even more interesting to make a very traditional dessert vegan by adding avocado oil...5 stars

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        November 05, 2020 at 2:00 pm

        Thank you Rafeeda.

        Reply
    2. Archana

      November 01, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      Wow moong dal ladoos that too vegan. Wow never did think it was possible. Looks absolutely delicious and like besan ladoo.5 stars

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        November 02, 2020 at 9:40 am

        Thank you

        Reply
    3. Seema Sriram

      October 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm

      These moong dal all look perfect to get one off the plate. We make it a lot with amma and I am sure I had an endless supply of these. So glad yo see this recipe as I need to make some soon.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey

      October 31, 2020 at 2:22 am

      These are so delicious, loving this vegan version too. Just curious how Avocado oil tastes like in Indian sweets?

      Reply
    5. Lata Lala

      October 29, 2020 at 6:16 am

      The vegan and GF version of moong dal ladoo sounds interesting with avocado oil. Simple and quick to make without any fancy Ingredients this sounds perfect for upcoming festivities.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Priya Srinivasan

      October 29, 2020 at 2:19 am

      Wow vegan moong laddo looks tempting! yes, totally agree that most of the indian sweets are laden with ghee! Such a protein rich dessert to enjoy during festivals! nice share5 stars

      Reply
    7. Pavani

      October 28, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Love these protein packed ladoos Uma. They are so easy to make and thank you for sharing this delicious veganized recipe.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Sasmita Sahoo

      October 28, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Moong Dal Ladoos look so perfect and have melt in mouth texture. love the fact that these are completely vegan . I just love these 😉5 stars

      Reply
    9. Mayuri Patel

      October 28, 2020 at 8:18 am

      Easy to make laddu and that too using only moong dal. Its a must try recipe for the upcoming Diwali festival. Wondering if I can add nut powder too, to make it more festive.5 stars

      Reply
    10. Poonam bachhav

      October 28, 2020 at 4:45 am

      Moong dal ladoo is a delectable protein rich dessert. Loved your vegan version using avocado oil.5 stars

      Reply
    11. Bless my food by Payal

      October 24, 2020 at 11:14 pm

      That sounds awesome that this is vegan Recipe otherwise you can't imagine indian sweets without ghee. Just handful of ingredients making a delish sweet.5 stars

      Reply
    12. Sandhya Nadkarni

      October 22, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      These mouth watering laddoos are tempting me. Perfect timing with the festivities now!
      Love your pics too.5 stars

      Reply

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