Sugar-Free Pumpkin Laddu | Diabetic-Friendly Indian Sweet
Laddu, also spelled as "ladoo" or "laddoo", is a popular sweet 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
- Yellow pumpkin250g
- Paneer150g
- Dry Coconut20g
- Diabexy Atta30g
- Diabexy Sugar30g
- Ghee20g
- Dry Cranberry30g
- Cardamom Powder5g
How to Make Pumpkin Laddu: Step-by-Step Guide
Take 250g of pumpkin and grate it using a grater.
Take 30g of Diabexy atta in a pan and roast it on low flame until aromatic.
Transfer the roasted atta to another bowl and set aside.
Add the grated pumpkin to the same pan.
Add ¾ tsp of ghee and mix it well with the pumpkin.
Add 150g of grated paneer and mix it with the pumpkin.
Add the roasted Diabexy atta and 20g of grated coconut.
Mix all the ingredients properly.
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 until well combined.
Take small portions of the batter with the help of a scoop and form them into round laddu balls.
Your delicious sugar-free pumpkin laddus are ready to serve!
Estimated Glycemic Load (EGL) per Laddu
0.9Very low - Excellent choice for diabetics!
The EGL 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This sugar-free version uses Diabexy atta (low glycemic) and Diabexy sugar (sweet fiber). With only 0.9 EGL per laddu, it's an excellent diabetic-friendly sweet.
Regular atta has a high EGL (50-60). Diabexy atta has only 7 EGL and is made from nuts and seeds, making it much healthier for diabetics.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Dried cranberries work best. If using fresh, cook them down first to remove excess moisture.
Roasting enhances the nutty flavor, removes raw taste, and ensures the atta blends well with other ingredients for better texture.
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