Coconut Laddu

Coconut Ladoo 

Coconut Ladoo is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian sweet, loved for its soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich coconut flavor. Made with just a few ingredients like desiccated coconut, Khoya and sugar and a touch of cardamom, these ladoos are perfect for Vrat (fasting days), festive occasions, celebrations or quick sweet cravings. The mixture is gently cooked until it thickens, then shaped into bite-sized balls and often garnished with nuts or desiccated coconut for an extra touch of flavor. Simple yet indulgent, Coconut Ladoo is a timeless treat that brings sweetness and joy to every occasion.

Recipe

Nariyal Laddu or Coconut Ladoo is an easy to prepare recipe that involves fewer ingredients and can be made within 15-20 minutes. These mouth drooling white beauties melt in the mouth easily.

Nariyal ke Laddu is a dessert that is loved by most of the people in India. One fine reason I think is the shape of the dish. It can be made as a single bite sweet dish as the shaping & sizing of it is in your hands. I prefer to make these delicious Ladoos as a one-bite dish, mouthful ones. The taste of Nariyal with Khoya/ Mawa gives these Laddus a divine taste. Dry fruits, raisins though optional can be added to enhance the taste.

Here comes my very easy and quick recipe for Coconut Ladoo ( Nariyal ke Laddu).

Ingredients

Mawa / Khoya / Milk Solids – 250 gm

Desiccated coconut powder – 250 gm

Powdered sugar / Boora – 200 gm

Cardamon Powder – 1/2 tsp

Milk – 2 tbsp

Ghee to grease palms:1-2 tsp

Chopped nuts - Almonds, Cashews (optional) : 2 tbsp

Raisins (optional) : 8-10

Instructions

Roast the Mawa

In a nonstick pan or kadhai, roast the mawa on medium heat while stirring continuously.

Cook Until Light Pink

Keep cooking until the mawa turns light pink or off-white and starts leaving the sides of the pan. This takes approximately 5-6 minutes, but the time may vary.

Let It Cool

Allow the roasted mawa to cool down slightly before proceeding.

Mix the Ingredients

When the mawa is still warm, add coconut powder (reserve 4 tbsp for rolling), powdered sugar, cardamom powder and milk. Mix everything well to form a uniform mixture.

Shape the Ladoos

Grease your palms with a little ghee and start shaping the mixture into small round ladoos.

Roll in Coconut Powder

Coat each ladoo by rolling it in the reserved coconut powder for a beautiful finish.

Garnish with Nuts

Garnish each ladoo with chopped almonds / cashews /raisins for added crunch and flavor.

Ready to Serve!

Delicious Coconut Ladoos are now ready to serve. Enjoy them fresh or store them in an airtight container for later!

Coconut Laddoo

Notes

Use Fresh or Desiccated Coconut – Fresh coconut gives a moist texture, while desiccated coconut provides a longer shelf life. For the quick recipe I have taken desiccated coconut powder. 

Cook on Low Flame – Always cook the mixture on low heat to prevent burning and ensure even thickening.

Adjust Sweetness – If using condensed milk, reduce added sugar as per taste.

Let It Cool Slightly – Don’t shape ladoos while the mixture is too hot; let it cool slightly for easy handling.

Flavor Enhancements – Add cardamom powder or a dash of rose water for extra aroma.

Garnishing Matters – Roll the ladoos in desiccated coconut and garnish with chopped nuts/raisins for a beautiful finish.

Storage Tips – Store in an airtight container; coconut ladoos should be refrigerated. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 8-10 days.

Serving: Around 36 – 40 medium-size Ladoos are made.

Nariyal ka Laddoo

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