Lentil Laddu
Discover this recipe for lentil laddu, a delicious and soft Indian sweet treat.
Laddu are small, traditional Indian sweets made with a variety of ingredients. This lentil-based laddu is a flavorful and textured treat.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Resting10 min
- Total45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodmicrowave oven
- Estimated cost$4.53 $0.45 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $2.48
- $0.42
- $0.13
- $0.12
- $1.38
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Melt a small spoonful of butter in a saucepan.
- Once the scent of walnuts is noticeable, add the remaining ingredients. ≈ 3 min
- Gently mix to prevent clumping, then pour the mixture into a microwave-safe container and heat for one minute.
- Once removed from the container, mix thoroughly and heat for an additional 10 seconds if needed.
- Do not overcook.
- Once cooked, form small balls and garnish with walnut pieces. ≈ 10 min
The bill
Lentil Laddu
- 1 cup of lentils$2.48
- oil paint for painting feet$0.42
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar$0.13
- One teaspoon of each spice.$0.12
- A few pieces of almond$1.38
Total$4.53
that's $0.45 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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