This post has been first published on 2011 and now re published today with fresh relevant content, picture and slight change in the recipe.
Indian Mithai Sweets Series :
Coconut Nariyal Ladoos – Easy coconut ladoos or sugar sweet coconut balls are the first Indian sweets that I had learned to make. And now I believe that anyone without any prior experiences of cooking can make these delicious ladoos. These are that easy, super easy and needs no special skill. Anyone can make these coconut ladoos.
These ladoos are basic, simple with no complicated flavours and involves no special technique as such. Simplicity at its best and it has its own charm and appeal.
For any small to big occasions, these coconut laddos are perfect for any festive moments and a huge crowd puller. These coconut laddos always reminds me of my childhood, the only sweet which was always available at home, celebration or not, these pleases every mind and soul and brings joys and glitter to those tiny happy eyes.
Coconut laddo basically has no recipe at all, people makes these as per their taste and preferences, some with jaggery, ask any Bong, they will vouch for their beloved “gurer naadu” made with date jaggery others with sugar or condensed milk to give these ladoos extra richness in taste. No matters, what you add, they always taste best. This is absolutely hassle free and you can make these in advance for Diwali or for any festival or puja.
Here is how to make Bengali Gurer Naru / Coconut ladoo with jaggery.
Vegans can skip the milk part. For them, in a non stick pan just add the sugar and coconut together, stir on a low heat, till they become lumpy. It will take around 20 -30 minutes. Cool slightly before making balls out of it.
You can refrigerate these coconut ladoos up to two week, if stored in air tight container. Actually it is hard to keep these ladoos for long, as they vanish quickly…sometimes on a same day. 🙂
Looking for more coconut based Indian sweets? Please check this – Carrot And Coconut Fudge / Barfi
Easy Coconut Ladoo / Coconut Sugar Balls / Nariyal Ladoo
- 1 Coconut whole
- 1 tsp Green cardamom powder
- A pinch Edible camphor (optional)
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Milk
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Scrape the coconut with the help of coconut grater. The freshly grated coconut has its own rich taste and flavor, which you won't find in the canned or packed one, sometimes enhanced by the artificial sweetener too.
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Boil the milk in a heavy bottom pan and add the grated coconut slowly in to the pan .
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When the coconut absorbs much of the milk, add the sugar and cardamoms. The amount of sugar needed also depends upon the sweetness of the coconut, so always check the coconut, before adding the sugar.
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Stir on a low heat, till they starts collecting and forms a lump. This process alone will take around 30 minutes on low medium flame and need constant monitoring and stirring in between.
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The coconut will be ready to form laddos when a small amount of coconut hold tightly in between your fingers can hold shape. If it is not ready, then continue the process few more minutes.
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Cool slightly, say for 5-10 minutes and then starts making the ladoos or balls.
Store it in an air tight container and use as required.
1) I recommend only freshly grated coconut for this recipe. Desiccated coconuts or dry coconuts will not give rich and moist taste. Use of milk is essential as it makes ladoos soft, moist and rich in taste.
2) Using edible camphor is optional. But these coconut laddos in my home, the way my mom and grandma used to prepare always have that distinct and unmistakable flavour of edible camphor.
3) Instead of sugar you can use condensed milk for more richer taste.
28 Comments
Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
October 19, 2011 at 8:53 pmThese look awesome Sukanya and so very easy to make 🙂 LOVELY flavors!
Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:24 pmthanx Devaki, yeah easy and delish
Notyet100
October 19, 2011 at 11:15 pmFeel like picking one ,…umm.
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:24 pm🙂
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October 19, 2011 at 11:28 pmGreat post thanks for sharing this!
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saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:24 pmmy pleasure
Anusha Praveen
October 20, 2011 at 12:19 amLip smacking I m drooling 🙂 Loved the simplicity of it
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:23 pmwelcome Anusha…simple and delicious thats how coconut defines
Raji
October 20, 2011 at 2:02 amAah..rich and tasty coconut laddoos…always love them.
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:23 pmwe too … loved it in all its avatar
Lakshmi Venkatesh
October 20, 2011 at 2:33 amLooks superb. My all time favourite. As you rightly said it vanishes in matter of hours.
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:22 pmThanks Lakshmi, these are really irresistible to last for hours
Priya
October 20, 2011 at 3:48 amWow they looks like snow balls, well done Sukanya..
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:21 pmha ha snow balls..:) thanx Priya, milky white coconut has its own charm too
Archana
October 20, 2011 at 8:46 amWow looks delicious.
I am hosting a new event which I am calling Back to our Roots. Do check out my event and send me your entries from 15/10/11 to 30/11/11.
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:20 pmwill definitely send some for your innovative event
sayantani
October 20, 2011 at 1:21 pmperfect laddos and great clicks.
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:20 pmThanx Sayantani..its pleasure to have you here
Priya Yallapantula
October 21, 2011 at 2:20 pmIt looks mouth watering and love your pictures and that tone to them.
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:19 pmThank you Priya, I am amused that sepia tone works for coconut 🙂
Hari Chandana
October 23, 2011 at 2:27 amWowwwwwwww… so simple and delicious recipe.. simply inviting 🙂
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saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:25 pmtrue
Susan
October 26, 2011 at 11:46 amA very creative presentation, Sukanya – coconut served in coconut. Sepia tones are a warm choice. Thank you for your BWW photo.
saffronstreaks
October 26, 2011 at 12:18 pmMy Pleasure Susan, I just go with sepia without thinking much and they looks to be good in that.
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