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Healthy Boondi Laddu with Muskmelon Seeds – Classic Indian Sweet (Fast‑Food Craving)
by Rajnish Saharan
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Recipe Details
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20 min
Prep Time
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20 min
Cook Time
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4
Servings
MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg)
Craving (1x/Month)
What you'll need
Fresh from
the market
gram
Gram flour (besan) – 1 cup (200 g)
Water – 1 cup (240 ml) plus extra as needed for batter consistency
Cardamom powder – 1/2 tsp
Muskmelon seeds – 2 tsp
Neutral oil (sunflower or mustard) for deep frying – 1.5 L
Sugar – 150 g
Water – 100 ml
Red food colour (optional) – 2 pinches
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01
Step
Batter Preparation
Measure 1 cup (200 g) gram flour into a large mixing bowl and sift it to remove any lumps.
02
Step
Batter Preparation
Add 1 cup (240 ml) water gradually while whisking, creating a smooth batter of medium thickness – it should coat the back of a spoon without dripping quickly.
03
Step
Batter Preparation
Stir in 1/2 tsp cardamom powder and 2 tsp muskmelon seeds, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
04
Step
Batter Preparation
If the batter feels too thick, add water a teaspoon at a time; if too thin, sprinkle a little extra gram flour. The goal is a slightly thick but pourable consistency.
05
Step
Frying Boondi
Place a deep, heavy‑bottomed kadhai on the stove and pour 1.5 L neutral oil. Heat over medium‑high flame.
06
Step
Frying Boondi
When a thin wisp of smoke rises, the oil is hot enough (≈180 °C). Reduce flame to medium to maintain steady heat.
07
Step
Frying Boondi
Take a small perforated ladle (kalchi) and hold it over the oil. Slowly pour a thin stream of batter through the holes so that tiny droplets fall into the oil, forming round boondi pearls.
08
Step
Frying Boondi
Fry the boondi for 1–2 minutes on high heat, stirring gently with a slotted spoon to ensure even colour and crispness. The boondi should turn golden‑brown, not dark brown.
Per Serving
Nutrition
Breakdown
1 laddu (approximately 30 g)
420.00
Calories per serving
10.00g
Protein
45.00g
Carbs
24.00g
Fat
Fiber 2.00g
Sugar 25.00g
Sodium 10.00mg
Cholesterol 0.00mg
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