This easy Coconut Ladoo (Ladduu) recipe is the best homemade mithai! You just need a few simple ingredients to make these fudgy, soft, and delicious ladoos. The perfect dessert for Diwali or any special occasion.
This is a recipe passed down to me from my parents, who made it every Diwali!
It's truly fail-proof and so simple, guaranteed yummy Coconut Ladoos each time.
Homemade VS Store Bought Coconut Ladoo
They turned out moist, soft, with just a slight chewiness, sweet but not cloyingly so. Fabulously easy and quick to make too. I made these in about 20-25 minutes, including the rolling time! Faster than the time it would take anyone to drive up to a shop and purchase some, right?
Making your own sweets at home isn't just about getting control of the ingredients you are using (which is so great), it's also about making your own traditions, memories with your loved ones. That's the most precious gift, gift of love, you pass on to everyone around you.
NOTE:
I mixed a little bit of dried rose petal powder with desiccated coconut for rolling the laddoos in, just to add some color and fun.
It's completely optional though. For making your own rose petal powder, please check the recipe for Coconut Almond Rose Bliss Balls.
I hope you'll enjoy making these coconut ladoos with your family and enjoy them as much as we do. Wish you all a very happy and peaceful Diwali!
I’d love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below and share a picture of your creation on INSTAGRAM using the hashtag #tashasartisanfoods.
Easy Coconut Ladoo ( Laddu)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Mik powder
- 3/4 cup Dessicated coconut
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp Dessicated coconut For rolling the ladoo/laddu
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a non stick pan. Immediately add milk, then sugar, then milk powder. Continuously stir on low heat until the mixture becomes thick. Make sure its lump free.
- As soon as the milk mixture thickens, add the dessicated coconut and cardamom powder. Cook for about 5 minutes, till it all comes together.
- Let it cool for 4-5 minutes, then roll it into even sized balls and dust liberally with coconut. Serve immediately!
Basira says
Lovely... how you got that pink color Tasha..
natashaminocha says
Thank you so much Basira!I added some dried rose petal powder to the coconut for rolling the ladoos in. This tipis also on the blog. 🙂
Cheers
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
I love coconut laddus..they are so soft and yummy!! I make mine with condensed milk..but this sounds yummier and easier too!!
natashaminocha says
These are so easy and fun to make!I've made the condensed milk version as well...also so good! Thank you so much for stopping by xoxo
Becca @ Fork in the Kitchen says
I was just asking my friends at a Diwali celebration how to make these - so glad I stumbled upon your recipe. Love the color, too! 🙂
natashaminocha says
Thank you so much Becca!So glad you like these! 🙂
Cheers