Ram Ladoo
Also known as Gulgulle · Veg · Dal, Snacks & Starters
DalSnacks & StartersSweets & DessertsChutneys, Podis & PicklesVeganLow fatHigh proteinDairy-free
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
Cook along
3 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Ram ladoo, or gulgulle, fritters of soaked moong, urad and chana dal beaten fluffy and deep-fried. Mild, serves 3, 35 minutes plus soaking, with video.
High proteinLow calorie
Ingredients
13 itemsWaterFor Soaking
Salt2 tsp
Asafoetida½ tsp
Sunflower Oil½ tsp
Green Chilli2
Onion1
Coriander Leaves1 cup
Lemon1
Amchur Powder½ tsp
Moong Dal½ cup
Urad Dal (split)¼ cup
Chana Dal½ cup
Contains: wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 378kcal | 1134kcal |
| Protein | 21g | 62g |
| Carbohydrate | 57g | 170g |
| Fat | 8.4g | 25g |
| Fibre | 14g | 43g |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 5.7g |
Cookd masalas for moong dal
Method
- 1
Soak the chana dal, moong dal and urad dal for 4 hours.. Once soaked, remove all the water from the dals and add them to a grinder or mixer. Add in the Salt and the hing. Without adding any water, grind the dal into a coarse paste and make sure it’s not liquidy.
WaterMoong DalUrad Dal (split)Chana Dal
- 2
Remove the batter in a bowl. Beat this batter vigorously for 6-8 minutes until the color changes from pale yellow to white. The Batter will be aerated and fluffy. Wet your hands with water and start scooping the batter into small portions and directling put them in the hot oil, continue frying on medium heat until all the sides are golden and crispy.
SaltAsafoetidaSunflower OilSunflower Oil
- 3
Add in the coriander, onion, green chili, salt and lemon juice in a blender. Paste it with the water into a fine chutney. Sprinkle the amchur powder and drizzle the coriander chutney, serve hot!
Green ChilliOnionCoriander LeavesLemonSaltAmchur Powder
Before you start
- How long does Ram Ladoo take?
- 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Ram Ladoo serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Ram Ladoo vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Ram Ladoo spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Ram Ladoo?
- ½ cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Chana Dal, ¼ cup Urad Dal (split), 1 cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Ram Ladoo?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Ram Ladoo?
- About 378 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- S
sophia sriramJuly 2026
so tasty and authentic nice thanks
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