Boondi Ladoo
Boondi Ladoo is a beloved Indian sweet made from tiny, deep-fried chickpea flour (besan) droplets called boondi, which are then soaked in sugar syrup and often mixed with nuts and aromatic spices like cardamom. It is a popular festive treat, especially during celebrations like Diwali, and is widely enjoyed across India and in South Asian communities worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat dessert due to the sugar syrup and deep-frying process, providing quick energy but limited protein. A single ladoo typically offers around 150-200 calories, with most calories coming from sugars and fats.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 35 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate | 12 µg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Boondi Ladoo is considered an auspicious offering (prasad) in many Hindu temples and is a staple in celebratory gift boxes. Its unique texture—soft, syrup-soaked boondi pearls bound together—makes it distinct from other solid-milk-based Indian sweets.
