Coconut Malai Ladoo

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Coconut Malai Ladoo-A melt in mouth kind ladoo made with coconut and cream with a hint of saffron and cardamom. This ladoo are just perfect for after meals sweet indulgence.

After three weeks of Street food, Breakfast and Lunchbox recipes, for the last week(can’t believe we are in the last week) I am going to share Indian Sweets recipes.

This coconut malai ladoo recipe is so simple and tastes just amazing for the after or anytime sweet cravings. As you all know I have stopped using refined sugar so I try to use alternatives or just minimal amount of sugar in my sweets.

All the recipes I am going to past have been made over a course of last six month on the occasion of some festival or celebration only.

I always keep a big pack of desiccated coconut in my pantry as I love using it in baked goodies or Indian sweets, there is something in the aroma of coconut that I just love to the core.

You may try the ladoo with fresh coconut but I am yet to explore that as I am too lazy to grate the coconut.

The best part is these ladoos makes a wonderful edible gift for any festival or get together. I often bring homemade sweets or bakery items whenever I visit any of my friend’s house. These ladoo makes an easy and tasty edible gift.

I mean you can always buy anything store bought but there is something special when you cook with your hands and present to someone, it is much more appreciated and shows your affection too.

 

Let’s see a recap of the previous recipes of this marathon.

Under Street Food

Dahi Aloo Chana Chaat

Lucknowi Kebabs

Matar Kulcha

Bread Samosa

Multani Moth Kachori

Gol Gappe

Under Breakfast

Rainbow Smoothie

Masala Idli Bites

Irish Soda Bread

Rava Veg Upma

Instant Uttapam

Mangalore Buns

Under Lunchboxes

Festive Couscous

Baked Pasta with Vegetables

Buckwheat Tabbouleh

Carrot Biryani

Cauliflower Potato Kurma

Apple Spinach Salad

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Coconut Malai Ladoo

Sapana Behl
A melt in mouth kind ladoo made with coconut and cream with a hint of saffron and cardamom. This ladoo are just perfect for after meals sweet indulgence.
4.93 from 14 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup fresh milk cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup honey or you can use sugar to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom, pounded
  • few saffron strands

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve saffron strands in 1/4 cup of warm milk and set aside.
  • In a heavy bottom, pan add desiccated coconut, milk, milk cream and sugar and cook on low to medium heat.
  • Keep stirring in between and let the mixture thickens for about 15 minutes.
  • Once the mixture starts thickening add saffron milk and cardamom.
  • Keep cooking for a few minutes more until all the moisture evaporates from the coconut.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, just enough to handle with hands.
  • Make small round balls of desired size and transfer in an airtight container lined with parchment paper.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

You may add any other flavors like rose or kewra.
If desired add some food color to make the ladoo look colorful.
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Best Regards,
Sapana Behl

35 thoughts on “Coconut Malai Ladoo”

  1. The malai ladoos look fabulous ! Love the Color that they have got from saffron . Use of fresh cream makes the ladoos melt in the mouth kinds , right ? And yes I like the use of honey .. bookmarking.
    Looking forward to the rest of the Sweets.

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  2. 5 stars
    I love coconut in any form, this coconut malai ladoo sounds fantastic. My kind of ladoo for sure and the pictures are very inviting, Sapana. Looking forward to your sweet recipes.

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  3. Okay, now these are super gorgeous beauties that I am scrolling up and down trying to stop myself from making it right away. Sapna, I would certainly be one happy lady if someone gifts these in a box to me.. Seriously good stuff.

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  4. I agree, roasting or baking aroma of coconut just divine! and on top of that when you prepare coconut malai ladoo, happiness all around 🙂 One word, Phonemenal!

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  5. 5 stars
    I like easy and quick sweet dishes as like you I don’t like going to someone’s house empty handed. My bhabhi makes coconut barfi using cream and desiccated coconut. Sometimes the squares come out nicely and sometimes not. The idea of rolling them is good.

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  6. 5 stars
    I am partial towards ladoos and this one has been bookmarked.Loved the color .The blue board u have used looks so good Sapana.And I totally agree with you on home made edible gifts to take to friends place.Nothing can replace that joy and taste!

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  7. 5 stars
    you are becoming laddu queen. These malai coconut laddus looks tempting, I am always ready make versions of coconut laddus.

    Already commenetd bmw1d1c

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