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no oil no deep fry motichoor ladoo

November 4, 2024 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

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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 tbsp ghee

Cashews and pista

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp sugar

1/3 cup water

1/4 tsp Cardamom powder

Saffron

Kewda water

Orange food color

how to make no oil no deep fry motichoor ladoo with step by step pictures 

  • 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 

No oil ladoo

motichoor ladoo
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Chana dal
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • Cashews and pista
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
  • Saffron
  • Kewda water
  • Orange food color

Instructions

  • 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

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