Laddu, also spelled as “ladoo” or “laddoo”, is a popular sweets in India. It is traditionally made from a variety of ingredients. Laddu is typically round, like a small ball. It is commonly made during festivals, celebrations, and special occasions. Most people believe laddus are Lord Ganesh's favorite food.
Pumpkin laddu is made from pumpkin and other ingredients like spices, sugar, and coconut, so that’s why it is called pumpkin laddu. Pumpkin laddu is a delightful and nutritious sweet that combines pumpkin's sweetness and vibrant color.
Here, we share a Sugar-free laddu recipe made from pumpkin and diabexy atta with other wholesome ingredients. This sweet pumpkin recipe is perfect for health-conscious persons and people with diabetes. We used low glycemic load ingredients and Diabexy sugar, a type of sweet fiber, to make these sugar-free laddus. This combination does not impact your blood sugar levels and helps to maintain them.
Sugar Free Pumpkin Laddu Ingredients
- 250g Yellow pumpkin: Also known as squash or pumpkin. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and E which help to improve eye health, boost immunity, and many more.
- 150g Paneer: It is rich in protein which helps muscle growth and repair.
- 20g Dry Coconut: It adds rich and nutty flavor to the dish. It also has fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
- 30g Diabexy Atta: Diabexy atta is made using low-EGL ingredients, and the EGL value is 7 instead of other types of atta with EGL values between 50 and 60. It is also made from nuts and seeds, giving it a high protein and fiber content. There is no side effect of this atta.
- 30g Diabexy Sugar: Diabexy sugar contains fructooligosaccharide which has very low EGL ingredients.
- 20g Ghee: Ghee adds flavor, richness, and depth to dishes.
- 30g Dry Cranberry: It adds a sweet-tart flavor and chewy texture to the dish.
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5g Cardamom Powder: It adds a unique, aromatic flavor that enhances the taste of the dish.
How to Make Pumpkin Laddu
- First, take 250g of pumpkin and grate it using a grater.
- Then, take 30g of Diabexy atta in a pan and roast it on low flame.
- Transfer the roasted atta to another bowl.
- Next, add the grated pumpkin to the same pan.
- Then, add Âľ tsp of ghee and mix it well.
- Add 150g of grated paneer and mix it with the pumpkin.
- Now, add the roasted Diabexy atta and 20g of grated coconut.
- Mix all the ingredients properly.
- Then, add 30g of Diabexy sugar and combine it with the other ingredients.
- Add 1 tsp of cardamom powder and 30g of unsweetened dry cranberries to the mixture.
- Mix all the ingredients again.
- Take small portions of the batter with the help of a scoop and form them into laddu balls.
- Your pumpkin laddu is ready!
The EGL (Estimated Glycemic Load) of each laddu is 0.9, which is quite low, making it suitable for people with diabetes. These sugar-free laddus are very tasty like normal laddus. These pumpkin laddus are perfect for those who prioritize their health without compromising the taste.
