Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Split mung dal, dry roasted | 280 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cashews, chopped | 30 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 85 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 120 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the dry roasted split mung dal over low heat until aromatic, then cool slightly.
- Grind or crush it to the texture specified by the style, leaving a little body rather than making a paste.
- Warm the ghee with cardamom and combine it with the jaggery and chopped cashews.
- Mix with the toasted base until the mixture holds when pressed; let it cool enough to handle.
- Shape into 14 small balls and allow them to set before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian laddu tradition)
Mung Dal Laddu is a compact traditional sweet; one small piece is the intended serving. Vata: take it warm or at room temperature. Pitta: use the lower sweetener amount and cooling cardamom. Kapha: reserve for occasional use and keep the pieces small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Mung Dal Laddu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (36g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 456 kcal | 168 kcal |
| Protein | 14.0 g | 5.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 58.8 g | 21.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | 9.6 g |
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 7.3 g |
| Calcium | 94.2 mg | 34.7 mg |
| Iron | 6.59 mg | 2.43 mg |
| Magnesium | 134.4 mg | 49.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 233.1 mg | 85.9 mg |
| Potassium | 956 mg | 352 mg |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 1.89 mg | 0.70 mg |
| Copper | 0.64 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Manganese | 0.62 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Selenium | 5.1 µg | 1.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 141.6 µg | 52.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.79 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8.3 µg | 3.1 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.35 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.14 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.31 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 343.2 µg | 126.5 µg |
| Choline | 60.3 mg | 22.2 mg |
