Learn how to make super easy Indian coconut ladoo at home. These delicious sweets are made with grated coconut, condensed milk, and flavored with cardamom. Perfect for any occasion or festive celebration, these ladoos are an absolute crowd-pleaser. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you'll have a batch of these sweet treats ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
Directions
- In a large non-stick pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
- Add the shredded coconut to the pan and toast for 3-4 minutes until it turns slightly golden and aromatic. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
- Add the condensed milk to the pan and mix well with the toasted coconut.
- Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to come together. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the cardamom powder and chopped nuts to the mixture (if using) and mix well.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Grease your hands with ghee and take small portions of the mixture to shape into round ladoos. Press firmly to ensure they hold their shape.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture until all the ladoos are formed.
- Allow the ladoos to cool completely before serving.
