Coconut Laddoos

Name: Coconut Laddoos
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups desiccated coconut (dried grated coconut, plus a little extra for rolling); 0.75 cups sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter); 0.5 teaspoon cardamom powder; 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (like cashews or pistachios (optional))

by J_C • 2026

Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: sweetened condensed milk → try oat milk
Not dairy-free: sweetened condensed milk → try oat milk
Not nut-free: chopped nuts → try toasted sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds for crunch)
Not low-FODMAP: sweetened condensed milk → try lactose-free milk
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: sweetened condensed milk
Not kidney-friendly: sweetened condensed milk → try rice milk

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

About this recipe

These sweet Indian coconut balls are made with desiccated coconut, condensed milk, cardamom and ghee, then rolled into soft, fudgy spheres. Traditionally served during Diwali and other festive celebrations.

Prep

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Cook

10m

Serves

Rating

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Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

2 cups desiccated coconut — dried grated coconut, plus a little extra for rolling
0.75 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon ghee — clarified butter
0.5 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons chopped nuts — like cashews or pistachios (optional)

Tools

· heavy-bottom pan
· spatula

Instructions

Step by step

1
Melt the ghee in a heavy-bottom pan on low heat.
2
Add the chopped nuts and toast them until golden, then set them aside.
3
Add the desiccated coconut to the same warm pan.
4
Roast the coconut on low heat for 2 to until warm and fragrant. Do not let it turn brown.
5
Pour the condensed milk and cardamom powder into the warm coconut.
6
Stir well to combine everything into a sticky mixture.
7
Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, for 4 to .
8
Stop cooking when the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a single cohesive, moist mass.
9
Remove the pan from the heat.
10
Let the mixture cool until it is safe to touch with your hands.
11
Rub a little ghee or water on your palms.
12
Scoop a small portion (about 1 to 2 tablespoons) of the warm mixture.
13
Press the mixture firmly in your hand, then roll it between both palms to form a smooth ball.
14
Roll the finished ball in extra desiccated coconut to coat the outside.
15
Repeat for the rest of the mixture and let them cool completely to set.

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

392kcal

Protein

4.6g

Carbs

44.9g

Fat

23.1g

Fibre

6.7g

Sugar

30.2g

Sodium

75mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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