Description
Coconut Ladoo from Gujarat weaves sweet magic in just 20 minutes with six simple ingredients. Condensed milk, shredded coconut, and a sprinkle of cardamom blend into tender spheres that melt perfectly on your tongue, bringing a classic Indian dessert straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- ½ cup condensed milk
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- ¼ cup milk
Flavoring and Garnish:
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of ghee in a non-stick pan over medium heat, creating a smooth cooking surface.
- Add 1 cup desiccated coconut to the pan, toasting until it transforms into a warm golden hue and releases a rich, nutty fragrance. Stir constantly to prevent scorching.
- Pour ½ cup condensed milk and ¼ cup regular milk into the pan, blending thoroughly with the toasted coconut.
- Continuously stir the mixture, watching it thicken and gradually pull away from the pan’s edges, which takes approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder into the mixture, distributing the aromatic spice evenly.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the coconut mixture cool just enough that you can handle it comfortably without burning your hands.
- Lightly coat your palms with a thin layer of ghee to prevent sticking, then gently shape small portions of the mixture into round ladoos.
- Decorate each ladoo by pressing ½ teaspoon of chopped pistachios onto their surface for a delightful crunch and visual appeal.
- Allow the ladoos to rest and set for 10-15 minutes before serving, which helps them maintain their shape.
Notes
- Toast coconut carefully to develop a deep, nutty flavor without burning, keeping your eye on the pan and stirring constantly.
- Use fresh desiccated coconut for the best texture and most vibrant taste in your ladoos.
- Grease hands with ghee before shaping to prevent the mixture from sticking and help create smooth, round ladoos.
- For a vegan version, swap ghee with coconut oil and use plant-based condensed milk to maintain the traditional sweet profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg