5 from 66 votes
Coconut Almond Ladoo
Coconut Almond Ladoo combines desiccated coconut and almond flour, roasted gently before being bound together with sweetened condensed milk and cardamom powder. The mixture cools slightly, then is rolled into small balls coated with extra coconut. These ladoos have a firm yet tender texture and a balanced sweetness with a hint of cardamom, making them a rich, traditional Indian sweet treat that can be stored refrigerated.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
15
Calories:
96 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup desiccated coconut dry shredded
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk (7 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder optional, aka Elaichi
For Rolling:
- 2 tablespoon desiccated coconut for rolling
- 1 teaspoon ghee for greasing hands
Instructions
- Heat a pan on medium-low flame, and add desiccated coconut and almond flour. Roast for 2-3 minutes on low heat until you get a nutty aroma.
- Add the condensed milk and mix it well with the almond and coconut mixture. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously until it comes together.
- Now add the cardamom powder and mix again. The mixture should be thick such that you can roll in your hands.
- Take the pan off the flame and let the mixture cool for 3-4 minutes. We want the mixture to be warm at a temperature you can take in your hand.In another plate, take some desiccated coconut to roll the ladoos.
- Grease your hands with ghee or oil. Take a small amount of mixture in your hands and roll it like a ball using both hands. Roll the ball over the desiccated coconut kept aside for rolling.
- Keep them at room temperature for about an hour and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store ladoos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
- If stored chilled, remove ladoos about 30 minutes before serving to bring to room temperature.
- Almond flour can be substituted by grinding whole almonds finely to a powder.
- For a coconut-only variation, omit almond flour and increase desiccated coconut to 2 cups.
Nutrition Information
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8.9g
(3%)
Protein
1.3g
(3%)
Fat
6.1g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7.8g
(16%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.3g | 3% |
| Fat | 6.1g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7.8g | 16% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.