Besan
— · ~25 g
90
Carbs12 g
Protein5 g
Fat2 g
Fibre2 g
Gram flour has genuine protein and fibre. It is the only redeeming thing here.
Worth eatingThe verdict
Two small balls, three hundred and fifty calories. The ghee is why they taste like that.
Component by component
Per 2 pieces, ~60 g. Estimates, not yet verified against IFCT 2017.
Ghee
— · ~20 g
180
Carbs0 g
Protein0 g
Fat20 g
Fibre0 g
Roughly half the calories. Roasting besan in ghee is what creates the flavour, so this is not removable without changing the sweet.
Where the damage isSugar
— · ~20 g
80
Carbs20 g
Protein0 g
Fat0 g
Fibre0 g
Straightforward.
Where the damage isThree ways to fix it
Ordered by what you give up.
Option 1 · One, and know what it costs−175
One ladoo, not two. Most people eat three without noticing.
These are small and dense, which is exactly why the count gets away from people. One is 175 calories.
Taste cost: None
Option 2 · Make them smaller−175
Half-size ladoo at home.
The satisfaction of a ladoo is largely in eating a whole one. Two small ones beat one large one for most people.
Taste cost: None
Option 3 · Reduce the sugar−60
Two thirds the sugar, and a little jaggery for depth.
Besan ladoo tolerates less sugar better than most Indian sweets because the roasted flour carries so much flavour.
Taste cost: Moderate