Today, we will see how to make healthy and delicious protein-rich chana dal ladoo. To make these laddus, we need only 3-ingredients – chana dal, ghee and jaggery powder.

What is Laddu or Ladoo?

laddu is an Indian sweet dish, round in shape and mainly made with 3 main ingredients- flour, fat content and sugar. We can use different flours to make different types of laddus like besan to make besan ladoo, wheat flour to make atta ladoo, semolina for making Rava laddus etc.

In this post, I am sharing with you a laddu recipe made with chana dal. They are rich in protein, diabetic-friendly, and gluten-free recipes. Chana dal laddus are rich in fibre, protein, and a great option for a healthy snack time sweet.

Other laddu recipes you would like to try

Multigrain churma ladoo

Carrot paneer ladoo

Methi coconut laddu

Gond and moong dal ladoo

Chana Dal Ladoo Main Ingredients

Chana dal– Whole chana dal is used which is first soaked and then grind into a thick paste. You can use chana dal flour for instant laddus but making in this way laddus are very soft and melt in the mouth texture.

Ghee– I have used desi cow ghee which is very good for brain development and necessary for many functions in our body. You can use buffalo ghee or even coconut oil for making this recipe.

Jaggery powder– is a healthier option to replace white sugar and is rich in various minerals essential for growth and development. To make laddu we don’t need to make any syrup, we can directly add the jaggery powder, mix and make laddus.

Dry fruits and nuts– adding nuts to the ladoos are optional but they increase the taste and nutritional level. Add any nuts or dry fruits of your choice. I have added sesame seeds, watermelon seeds, and almonds.

Cardamom powder– is also optional. It enhances the flavour of the ladoos.

To make these chana dal laddus, we have to roast chana dal paste in ghee on a low medium flame till it becomes dry and its colour changes to light brown. This whole process will take around 20-25 minutes. During roasting, stir it continuously to avoid sticking at the bottom and the even roasting of the dal mixture.

Also, add the jaggery powder to the mixture when it is slightly warm. This way jaggery powder slightly becomes soft and it will be easier to bind the ladoos.

Let’s see the step-by-step preparation of these chana dal ladoo.

Step-by-step preparation of chana dal ladoo

1.First, wash and soak dal for 1 -2 hours. After that, strain extra water and grind dal into a coarse paste. Add 1-2 tbsp water if it is too dry to grind.

2. Now melt ¼ cup of ghee in a pan and add this dal paste. Mix well and cook it for 2-3 minutes till it all absorbs the ghee. 

3. Now add than ¼ cup more ghee and mix well. Cook dal on low- medium flame till it becomes non-sticky.

4. At this point, add the rest of the ghee and roast dal till it becomes golden in colour. This process will take around 20-25 minutes on low-medium flame.

5. Once the dal is roasted well, switch off the flame and let it cool slightly. Now add cardamom powder and dry fruits. Also, jaggery powder and mix well. Start making small ball out of it.

6. If the mixture seems dry, add a little more ghee and make ladoos.

7. Keep them in an air-tight container at room temperature. They stay good for 10-15 days.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these delicious chana dal ladoo as a sweet or as an after school snacks for kids.

Tips and Tricks

1. While grinding don’t add lot of water to the dal otherwise it will stick while roasting and takes a longer time to cook.
2. Stirring dal continuously is very important while roasting.
3. Add any dry fruits of your choice to the ladoos. It will increase both the taste  and nutrition.
4. Store them in an air-tight container.

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How to Make Perfect Chana Dal Ladoo(Without Refined Sugar)

Babita Singh

To make these chana dal laddus, we need only 3-ingredients – chana dal, ghee and jaggery powder.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Servings 30 ladoos

Ingredients

  

• 1 and 1/2 cup chana dal
• ¾ cup +2 tbsp ghee
• 1 cup shakkar (jaggery powder)
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• ¼ cup chopped mixed nuts

Instructions

 

• First, wash and soak dal for 1 -2 hours. After that, strain extra water and grind dal into a coarse paste. Add 1-2 tbsp water if it is too dry to grind.
• Now melt ¼ cup of ghee in a pan and add this dal paste. Mix well and cook it for 2-3 minutes till it all absorbs the ghee.
• Now add than ¼ cup more ghee and mix well. Cook dal on low- medium flame till it becomes non-sticky.
• At this point, add the rest of the ghee and roast dal till it becomes golden in colour. This process will take around 20-25 minutes on low-medium flame.
• Once the dal is roasted well, switch off the flame and let it cool slightly. Now add cardamom powder and dry fruits. Also, jaggery powder and mix well. Start making a small ball out of it.
• If the mixture seems dry, add a little more ghee and make ladoos.
• Keep them in an air-tight container at room temperature. They stay good for 10-15 days.

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Notes

1. While grinding don’t add lot of water to the dal otherwise it will stick while roasting and takes a longer time to cook.

2. Stir the dal continuously while roasting.

3. Add any dry fruits of your choice to the ladoos. It will increase both the taste and nutrition.

4. Store them in an air-tight container at the room temperature.

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