Boondi Laddu: Pieces per Kg, Shelf Life and Storage

Boondi laddu is the sweet of pujas, weddings and good news. Because it is ordered so often for occasions, the same practical questions keep coming up: how many in a kilo, how long they last, and how to keep them soft.

How many laddus in 1 kg?

A kilo of our boondi laddu has about 22 laddus. Boondi laddu costs ₹320 per kg, with 250 g for ₹85 and 500 g for ₹165.

For a puja or a small function, count one laddu per guest plus a few extra for prasadam. For distributing good news at the office, a kilo covers about 20 people.

Regular or sanna boondi?

Regular boondi laddu is made from small pearls of fried gram flour batter, soaked in syrup and rolled with cardamom, cashews and raisins. Sanna boondi laddu uses extra-fine boondi, which makes it smoother and juicier. Both are the same price; it comes down to whether you like a little bite or a softer laddu.

Boondi laddu shelf life

Stored in an airtight box in a cool, dry place, boondi laddu stays good for about 15 days. Keep them away from sunlight and heat, which dry out the syrup. You don't need to refrigerate them; the fridge makes them harden.

Keeping them soft

If laddus firm up after a few days, warm one for a few seconds in the microwave and it softens again. Packing them in a single layer, rather than piled on each other, also stops the bottom ones from getting squashed.

If you prefer a denser laddu, try Bandar laddu (thokudu laddu), where the boondi is pounded with jaggery until it is closer to fudge.