Lifestyle Desk: Green Moong Laddus, which are full of nutrition. You can make it a part of your diet in summer, because moong has a cooling effect. To make these laddus, we will use makhana and threaded sugar candy, both these things also have cooling properties. Protein, fiber, B5, B3, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, and K are also found in whole moong. In this way, moong is an excellent food for your overall health. So let’s know the recipe of green moong laddu.

Material

Whole green moong – 1 cup
Makhane (Fox Nuts)-½ cup
Thread sugar candy (or ground sugar candy) – ¾ cup
Desi Ghee-½ cup
Cashews-8–10 (chopped)
Almonds-8–10 (chopped)
Cardamom powder-1 tsp

Method

1. First of all, wash whole green moong thoroughly and soak it for 4-5 hours. Then drain the water and dry it in the shade. After drying, grind it coarsely.


2. Add some ghee in the pan and fry the makhanas till they become crisp. After cooling, grind them lightly and coarsely.


3. Add ghee in the pan and fry the ground moong on low flame till it becomes golden and aromatic. This will take some time (10–15 minutes), but this step determines the taste.


4. Add makhana, chopped dry fruits and cardamom powder to roasted moong. Turn off the gas and let it cool slightly. Now add ground sugar candy to it. When the mixture is slightly hot, make small laddus with your hands.

advantages

1. Cools the body (great for summers).


2. Rich in protein and fiber.


3. Beneficial for bones and immunity.


4. Energy booster snack.