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Published: Oct 5, 2017 · Modified: Jan 7, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Coconut Ladoo | Quick Coconut Balls With Condensed Milk

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coconut ladoo

Coconut ladoo is a delicious and quick recipe to make for the festival season. It is made with freshly grated coconut and sweetened condensed milk.

Yummy Coconut ladoo

The last recipe under my theme for week which is Diwali sweets and savories is this Coconut Ladoo. I started the series with Rava ladoo and ending it with yet another ladoo that can be made in under 30 minutes. The best part about this coconut ladoo is that it uses only half a can of condensed milk.

That means we get to lick and enjoy the remaining half can of the condensed milk. I don't know about you, but if there is one thing I cannot resist licking, that would be condensed milk. I often look for recipes that use a little condensed milk so I get a reason to open a can. If you want to make your own condensed milk, check out the recipe here.

Why make this recipe

This Ladoo is the easiest of all. If you have grated frozen coconut, just make sure to thaw it ahead of time and then the process is just a few minutes.

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The Quick coconut ladoo is very soft and  chewy and the flavor lingers for a while in your mouth. I added a little bit of milk powder to add some richness to the ladoo. If you don't have any milk powder in hand, that could be totally skipped.

Mixed roasted nuts can be added to the ladoo as well, but I like mine as is and I decided to leave it plain. These ladoos are a great choice for giving away to friends and family. I placed mine on tiny cupcake liners and that made it easier to serve and store.

Coconut balls in a liner

Ingredients to make Coconut Ladoo

  • Coconut - 1- ½ cups packed (freshly grated or frozen)
  • Milk powder - 2 tbsp
  • Condensed milk - ½ tin (7 oz or 200 g)
  • Cardamom powder - ¼ tsp
  • Ghee - 1 tsp
Coconut ladoo on plate

Procedure to make Coconut Ladoo - 

  • I used frozen grated coconut to make the ladoo. If using frozen coconut, thaw the coconut and let it come to room temperature. I ran it in the mixer a couple of times to make it fine textured. If your coconut is not coarse, then you can make it as is and skip the grinding part.
  • If using fresh coconut, grate the coconut as fine as you can and measure it out.
  • Leave about ¼ cup of coconut aside (optional) to roll the ladoos.
  • Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a pan and add the grated coconut. Fry the coconut in low to medium flame only until all the moisture is gone. We don't want to change the color of the coconut and hence it is very important to fry it on low flame. It needs only about 5 minuted of frying to get the coconut dehydrated.
  • Add the milk powder and the condensed milk and mix well. Keep cooking the mixture until it thickens and starts to form a mass. It takes anywhere from 6 to 8 minutes for the mixture to thicken.
process shot of making Coconut ladoo
  • Add the cardamom powder, mix well to combine and turn off the flame. Transfer the mixture to a plate and let it cool down enough to handle and form ladoos.
  • Once the mixture is cool enough, pinch out a piece of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form ladoo. If you feel the mixture is sticking to your hands, grease your hand and roll.
Rolled coconut ladoo in palm
  • If preferred, roll the shaped ladoos over the reserved coconut.
  • Let it cool down well before storing. The ladoo can be left outside for couple of days and can be refrigerated for about 10 days.
Coconut ladoo is ready to serve

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Coconut Ladoo

Coconut Ladoo

Coconut ladoo is a delicious and quick recipe to make for the festival season. It is made with freshly grated coconut and sweetened condensed milk.
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Course: Dessert, sweets
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Low Fat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 15 pieces
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Coconut freshly grated or frozen
  • 2 tbsp. Milk powder
  • ½ tin Condensed milk 7 oz or 200 g
  • ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ghee

Instructions

  • I used frozen grated coconut to make the ladoo. If using frozen coconut, thaw the coconut and let it come to room temperature. I ran it in the mixer a couple of times to make it fine-textured. If your coconut is not coarse, then you can make it as is and skip the grinding part.
  • If using fresh coconut, grate the coconut as fine as you can and measure it out.
  • Leave about ¼ cup of coconut aside (optional) to roll the ladoos.
  • Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a pan and add the grated coconut. Fry the coconut in low to medium flame only until all the moisture is gone. We don't want to change the color of the coconut and hence it is very important to fry it on low flame. It needs only about 5 minutes of frying to get the coconut dehydrated.
  • Add the milk powder and the condensed milk and mix well. Keep cooking the mixture until it thickens and starts to form a mass. It takes anywhere from 6 to 8 minutes for the mixture to thicken.
  • Add the cardamom powder, mix well to combine, and turn off the flame. Transfer the mixture to a plate and let it cool down enough to handle and form ladoos.
  • Once the mixture is cool enough, pinch out a piece of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form ladoo. If you feel the mixture is sticking to your hands, grease your hand and roll.
  • If preferred, roll the shaped ladoos over the reserved coconut.
  • Let it cool down well before storing it. The ladoo can be left outside for a couple of days and can be refrigerated for about 10 days.

Notes

We can store ladoos in the refrigerator for about 10 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Kalyani says

    October 22, 2017 at 2:53 am

    quick to make, yet totally delicious ladoo there, Sandhya ! and yes, the kids love to lick the can of condensed milk too - actually anything thats goooey and delicious 🙂

    Reply
  2. Swathi says

    October 17, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    This is an easy laddoo for busy Diwali schedule . I too make a simple sweet recipe this time. I like the white color of the ladoo.

    Reply
  3. Priya Srinivasan says

    October 16, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    Quick and easy treat for the festive occasion! Looks yumm sandhya!

    Reply
  4. Jessica (swanky recipes) says

    October 16, 2017 at 11:05 am

    These coconut cookies look amazing! I always love to make cookies this time of year and I'll be adding this to the holiday bake list, yum!

    Reply
  5. Catherine says

    October 16, 2017 at 10:39 am

    These look and sound delightful! I also love the recipe for homemade condensed milk!

    Reply
  6. Karyn Ryan says

    October 16, 2017 at 2:54 am

    This is such an easy delicious recipe..I think it would make a great Christmas party treat

    Reply
  7. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    October 15, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    What a tasty sweet treat! These would be perfect to cure that afternoon sweet tooth, or awesome holiday treat!

    Reply
  8. Chef Mireille says

    October 15, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    great holiday treat for sure - for any holiday

    Reply
  9. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    October 15, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    What a great recipe to satisfy the sweet tooth! Now, I would make a double batch because I don't want to be tempted by the sweetened condensed milk. But doubling the recipe would be a plus-plus!! I've never made any kind of ladoo but this would be a great first attempt.

    Reply
  10. Veena Azmanov says

    October 15, 2017 at 7:30 am

    OH My kids love coconut ladoo. I made it last year and the kids really enjoyed it so much. Now I feel like making them again. If I do I'll try your recipe. Yum! Saving for later

    Reply
  11. Noel Lizotte says

    October 14, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    What a simple recipe! These "cookies" look so pretty...I'm sure they don't last very long when you bring that plate out!

    Reply
  12. Carmen says

    October 14, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Your love of condensed milk makes me smile. We always made dulce de leche with it. So yummy! I've never had ladoos before. What is ghee?

    Reply
  13. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    October 14, 2017 at 12:53 am

    This is a great recipe for a sweet treat. I do something similar but with pecans. I must try the coconut version. Loving all this Diwali sweet recipes. Amazing sweet celebration.

    Reply
  14. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    October 13, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    My husband would be all over this. He LOVES condensed milk. I love coconut, so there is something here for both of us to enjoy.

    Reply
  15. Lauren says

    October 13, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    Such an easy recipe! These look great!

    Reply
  16. Helene says

    October 13, 2017 at 11:23 am

    Your ladoos look perfect! Just the way I always see them in the shops here. I have never made coconut ladoo, only coconut barfi! I bet young and old go crazy for your ladoos. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

    October 13, 2017 at 8:43 am

    I love Indian sweets and these look DELICIOUS! I bet the coconut tastes fab with the condensed milk. I totally agree that stuff is delicious and I'll happy lick the can clean!

    Reply
  18. Padmajha PJ says

    October 13, 2017 at 8:32 am

    I can lick away a whole can of milkmaid! And that is the reason I usually don't keep it in stock. But a few weeks back I got 2 small tins of mithai mate and I think it will be perfect for this recipe. I haven't made these ladoos but now I have a reason to make them as soon as possible.

    Reply
  19. sushma says

    October 11, 2017 at 11:44 am

    This is exactly how i too make, Its been a while I made these delicious ladoo. Your ladoo looks so delicious.

    Reply
  20. themadscientiststskitchen says

    October 10, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Sandhya even I love licking condensed milk then feel guilty. I love these coconut ladoos. Milkmaid is a boon definitely.

    Reply
  21. Priya Suresh says

    October 09, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    Super like, my favourite quick version coconut laddoo, our family favourite.

    Reply
  22. Ritu Tangri says

    October 09, 2017 at 10:31 am

    I have 4 cans of condensed milk lying in my fridge. Can make these easy and delicious ladoos

    Reply
  23. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

    October 09, 2017 at 5:36 am

    Coconut ladoo is my fav always.. Such a lovely recipe and love ur clicks..

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 09, 2017 at 8:50 am

      Thanks a lot Sharmila!

      Reply
  24. Varada says

    October 08, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    I love recipes that are done in under 30 minutes! Loved all your recipes in this series.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 09, 2017 at 8:52 am

      They are a lifesaver for busy households.

      Reply
  25. Veena Krishnakumar says

    October 08, 2017 at 9:04 am

    I make these too. Milk maid is such a boon. Looks very inviting Sandhya

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 09, 2017 at 8:57 am

      I love milkmaid. I can lick the whole can as is 🙂

      Reply
  26. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says

    October 08, 2017 at 12:59 am

    I have made these a couple of times and love how it came out to be... the laddoos look perfect...

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 09, 2017 at 9:07 am

      This is such a quick one. Thanks Rafeeda!

      Reply
  27. Mayuri Patel says

    October 07, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Coconut lasdoos....yummy. Such perfect cute laddoos.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 09, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Thanks Mayuri!

      Reply
  28. Vaishali says

    October 07, 2017 at 9:58 am

    I love ladoos and this one is tempting me , they look absolutely fabulous .

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 09, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Vaishali, you are our ladoo guru!

      Reply
  29. Srivalli Jetti says

    October 06, 2017 at 12:24 am

    This is surely such an easy recipe..I have always drooled over the Milkmaid recipe picture and wanted to make it many times, still never came around..your pictures look so inviting Sandhya.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 06, 2017 at 11:40 am

      This definitely is a very easy recipe Valli. Thanks a lot.

      Reply

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