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Pesara Pappu Laddu
  • Serving Size 1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories131.7 kcal
  • Carbs17.1 g (68.6 kcal)
  • Protein3.9 g (15.5 kcal)
  • Fats5.3 g (47.6 kcal)

Pesara Pappu Laddu recipe

Pesara Pappu Laddu is a good source of copper and an excellent source of selenium. HINT: Eat this in moderation as it is high in calories, sugars, and saturated fats.

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Serves: 16 persons

Ingredients
Ghee clarified butter
5 Table Spoon
Sugar
150 Grams
Green gram dal
250 Grams
Cardamom green
5 Grams
Almond
10 Grams
Pistachio nuts
10 Grams
Instructions
1
Soaking
Wash the moong dal and soak them in water for 20 minutes. Transfer the dal to a strainer and drain the water.
2
Frying
Add ghee to a heavy-bottomed pan. Transfer the dal to a pan. Saute lentils over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes or until the dal turn slightly deep in color. When cooled, transfer the moong dal to a food processor. Pulse the dals until fine in texture.
3
Cooking
Heat ghee in the same pan. Add the moong dal powder to this pan. Roast the powdered moong dal on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until the lentils turn deep yellow and impart a nutty fragrance. Add cardamom powder, sugar powder. Mix to combine. Take the moong dal mix off the heat and allow it to cool to a comfortable temperature.
4
Making Ladoo
Grease hand with little ghee and prepare small balls. Garnish with chopped nuts and serve.
Nutrition Label

Pesara Pappu Laddu

  • Serving Size1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories131.7 kcal
  • Carbs17.1 g
  • Fiber1.6 g
  • Sugar9.2 g
  • Protein3.9 g
  • Fat5.3 g
  • Saturated fat2.9 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat1.6 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat0.4 g
  • Cholesterol11.5 mg
  • Sodium1.8 mg

Glycemic Index

37 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientPesara Pappu LadduBarfiDoodh pedaMilk Peda
Calories131.7 kcal119.5 kcal109 kcal109 kcal
Carbs17.1 g8.6 g12.4 g12.4 g
Protein3.9 g3.8 g3 g3 g
Fat5.3 g7.8 g5.2 g5.2 g
Fiber1.6 g0.2 g0.3 g0.3 g
Sugar9.2 g8.2 g12.1 g12.1 g
Sodium1.8 mg10 mg8.3 mg8.3 mg
Cholesterol11.5 mg6.2 mg2.4 mg2.4 mg

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