How many calories does one Mohanthaal have?

One piece Mohanthaal gives 233 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 115 calories, proteins account for 18 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 100 calories.  One Mohanthaal provides about 12 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Mohanthaal recipe. Mohanthaal is a famous Gujarati sweet. This sweet needs to be prepared with tact, as the one-thread sugar syrup is the foundation stone for the success of this recipe. If overdone, the dish loses its colour and taste. Also, the mava that imparts the softness to this sweet should be added after the besan is adequately browned.

Is Mohanthaal healthy?

No, this is not healthy. Made from besan, ghee, mawa, sugar, almonds, and elaichi powder.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Besan : Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too. Besan is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells (WBC) in the bone marrow. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too. See detailed benefits of besan and why it's good for you. 

Almonds (badam) : Almonds are rich in B complex vitamins such as Vitamin B1, Thiamine, Vitamin B3, Niacin and Folate which plays an important role in the brain development. Almonds balances your cholesterol levels. almonds have a very low glycemic index and good for diabetics. See all 13 super health benefits of almonds. 

Milk and Low Fat Milk : Mawa is made from full fat milk. 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. Milk low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs. Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk. 

What's the problem?

Sugar : Sugar is also called white poison. It is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammation of the body which will last for many hours. It will spike your blood sugar level and shut down the fat burning process. To live a healthy life, try and cut sugar which from your diet. It requires a slow and deliberate attempt to do it. Find hidden sugar in packaged foods and drinks and stop having those products. Did you know that a can of your favourite soft drink is estimated to have 1/2 cup of sugar. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Mohanthaal ?

No, this is not suitable for diabetics, weight loss, and cardiac. Too much fat is through sugar, ghee and full fat milk. 

Can healthy individuals have Mohanthaal ?

No, this is not healthy. 

What is a healthier Indian sweet option?

We suggest you try low fat gajjar halwa recipe which uses dates as a sweetener and low fat milk which works well for diabetics. Other options are oats and mixed nuts ladoo recipe, jowar apple sheera and low fat paneer kheer recipe. 

Oats and Mixed Nuts Ladoo (Healthy Laddu)

How to burn 233 calories that come from Mohanthaal?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1hr 10 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 23 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 31 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 40 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.