Description
Soft, melt‑in‑the‑mouth rose‑scented coconut laddus made with desiccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk (or vegan substitute), rose syrup and cardamom—a quick festive treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups desiccated coconut (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (or vegan condensed milk)
- 1 tablespoon rose syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or pistachios (optional)
- A few drops pink food colouring (optional)
Instructions
- In a non‑stick pan over low heat, gently dry‑roast the desiccated coconut for 2–3 minutes (just until fragrant, not browned).
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir over low heat for about 4–5 minutes until the mixture thickens into a sticky dough.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the rose syrup, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts (if using). Add pink food colouring if desired and mix until evenly coloured.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes so it’s easier to handle.
- Grease your palms lightly with oil or ghee, then pinch off portions of the mixture and roll into balls (laddus). Roll each laddu in extra desiccated coconut to coat the outside.
- Place the laddus on a tray lined with parchment and let them set for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can make this vegan by using a dairy‑free condensed milk and coconut oil instead of ghee. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- If you don’t have rose syrup, you can use rose water and a drop of pink food colouring instead. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Using desiccated coconut rather than fresh helps ensure the laddus hold shape and have a firmer texture. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- They keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4‑5 days; refrigerate for longer storage. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- To add variation, you could press a roasted cashew or piece of dried fruit in the center of each laddu before rolling. (personal tip)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stove Top + Hand Rolling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 laddu
- Calories: ≈ 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
