How long does Sunnundalu take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sunnundalu serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Sunnundalu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Sunnundalu?

200 grams Urad Dal (split), 150 grams Powdered Sugar, 75 ml Ghee, 1 tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sunnundalu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sunnundalu?

About 487 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sunnundalu

Name: Sunnundalu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 200 grams Urad Dal (split); 150 grams Powdered Sugar; 1 tsp Cardamom Powder; 75 ml Ghee

30 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as minapa sunnundalu, minappappu sunnundalu, sunni undalu · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Sunnundalu, Andhra ladoos of roasted urad dal powder, powdered sugar, cardamom and ghee. A vegetarian sweet for 4, ready in about 30 minutes plus resting.

Good for: Deepavali, Raksha Bandhan, Party

Ingredients

4 items

4 people

Urad Dal (split)200 grams
Powdered Sugar150 grams
Cardamom Powder1 tsp
Ghee75 ml

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	487kcal	1948kcal
Protein	13g	50g
Carbohydrate	67g	269g
Fat	20g	78g
Fibre	9.1g	36g
Sugar	37g	147g

Method

1
Pick through the urad dal and remove any stones or dirt. Dry-roast it in a kadai on low flame for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until it turns light golden. Do not let it turn dark.
Urad Dal (split)
2
Spread the roasted dal on a plate and cool it completely for 10 minutes. Grind it in a mixie to a fine powder, then sieve it if there are coarse pieces.
3
Add the urad dal powder, powdered sugar and cardamom powder to a wide bowl. Mix well until the sugar is spread evenly.
Powdered SugarCardamom Powder
4
Melt the ghee in a small kadai on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour it into the dal mixture in small amounts and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
Ghee
5
Take small portions while the mixture is warm and press them into ladoos. Cool them for 15 minutes until firm before serving.

Before you start

How long does Sunnundalu take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sunnundalu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sunnundalu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sunnundalu spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Sunnundalu?: 200 grams Urad Dal (split), 150 grams Powdered Sugar, 75 ml Ghee, 1 tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sunnundalu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sunnundalu?: About 487 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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