5-Ingredient Coconut Ladoos
featured in 3 Meals, 5 Ingredients with Kamana Bhaskaran
Coconut ladoos are traditional Indian desserts made of desiccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and cardamom. They're easy to make and a great dessert to bring to celebration or special events.
Tasty Team
88% would make again
Total Time
1 hr 27 min
1 hr 27 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
7 minutes
7 min
Total Time
1 hr 27 min
1 hr 27 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
7 minutes
7 min
Ingredients
for 18 balls
- 2 cups unsweetened dessicated coconut (200 g)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¾ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut (75 g)
- ghee, or coconut oil, for greasing
- 1 tablespoon pistachio, finely crushed, for garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 189
- Fat 9g
- Carbs 25g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 21g
- Protein 2g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Add the dessicated coconut to a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until well combined. Turn off the heat and keep stirring until it forms a soft, cohesive dough, 3–5 minutes. Add the cardamom and stir to incorporate.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl and place in the fridge for 5 minutes, until firm and cooled.
- Add the finely shredded coconut to a shallow dish.
- Grease your hands with ghee or coconut oil. Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of the ladoo mixture into your hands at a time and roll in rounds.
- Roll the balls in the shredded coconut to coat evenly.
- Arrange the ladoos on a plate and refrigerate for about 5 minutes to harden.
- Garnish with the crushed pistachios, then serve.
- Enjoy!
- RECIPE BY: Kamana Bhaskaran
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