Coconut ladoo or laddu recipe – diwali sweet recipe
Coconut ladoos are a rich sweet dessert made from freshly grated coconut, sugar and milk. It is very easy to make and can also be stored for upto a week in refrigerator. Coconut ladoos are made with very few ingredients and can be made quickly for any festive or special occasions. Do try this recipe and enjoy.
Ingredients
- Fresh grated coconut - 2 cups
- Full cream milk - 1 cup
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Ghee as required
Method
Step 1
HOW TO MAKE COCONUT LADOO RECIPE Grate the coconut and keep it aside.
Step 2
Take a heavy bottomed vessel. Add milk, grated coconut and cardamom powder and mix well. Boil this mixture on a low to medium flame for about 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid getting burnt.
Step 3
When the milk is absorbed completely, remove from the flame and set aside.
Step 4
Heat a heavy bottomed pan. Add the above coconut mixture and sugar and combine together.
Step 5
Cook the mixture on a low flame till it becomes a thick mass and sugar is well absorbed by the mixture. Once the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, switch off the flame.
Step 6
Let the mixture cool down completely.
Step 7
Grease your palm with little ghee and make equal sized ladoos. Adjust the size as desired. Coconut ladoos are ready to be served.
Step 8
NOTES : Use only the white portion of grated coconut. You can also use condensed milk instead of milk and sugar. You can refrigerate the ladoos for upto a week.