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    Home » Recipe Course » Desserts

    Coconut Almond Ladoo

    October 25, 2022 . By Meeta Arora . 9 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Easy Coconut Almond Ladoo
    Coconut Almond Ladoo in a plate

    Coconut Almond Ladoo is an easy Indian sweet that can be made for any festival. Made with 3 main ingredients - almond flour, desiccated coconut and sweetened condensed milk, these ladoo's are quick dessert that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.

    coconut almond ladoo served in a pretty white plate

    In the past, I used to make coconut ladoo's, also called nariyal ladoo with condensed milk, which are perfect sweet snowy balls. But I wanted to make them a bit healthier, so decided to add almond flour to them.

    Well, another reason was I also got a large bag of almond flour from Costco, and was looking for multiple ways to add it to Indian sweets. And this one was perfect, just as my chocolate ladoo, as it certainly reduces the guilt of enjoying the sweets during festivals.

    It is always interesting to find similarities between foods made in different countries. These coconut ladoo's are very similar the coconut fudge balls called Beijinho de Coco or Brigadeiros popular in Brazil. Some people also call these Brazilian coconut kisses.

    If you are new to making indian sweets (mithai) at home, these coconut ladoo's are a great recipe to get started with.

    These Coconut Almond Ladoo's are a super easy sweet made with just 3 main ingredients and comes together in just 20 minutes. So they are perfect to make for Diwali, Navratri or Ganesh Chaturthi celebration.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make Coconut Almond Flour Ladoo?
    • Pro-Tips
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    Badam ladoo with coconut in a white plate

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Coconut Almond Ladoo recipe

    Desiccated Coconut -  I used store-bought desiccated coconut (fine variety). It's easily available in Indian grocery stores. We add this when making the ladoo and also for the final touch to roll the balls.

    Almond Flour - This will help hold the balls together, and also makes these ladoo's healthier. I typically get a large bag of almond flour from Costco. If you don't have almond flour, you can grind whole almonds to a fine powder.

    Sweetened Condensed Milk - This is the base of the ladoos, and what adds the sweetness to the dessert.

    Cardamom Powder - This is powdered green cardamom. If you have whole green cardamom pods, you can grind them using a spice grinder.

    Ghee -  I prefer to use homemade ghee when making sweets. Store bought ghee works just as great.

    How to make Coconut Almond Flour Ladoo?

    • Heat a pan on medium-low flame, and add desiccated coconut and almond flour. Roast for 2-3 minutes on low heat until you get a nutty aroma. We don't want the ingredients to change color much.
    • Add the condensed milk and mix it well with the almond and coconut mixture. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously until it comes together.
    • Now add the cardamom powder and mix again.
    • The mixture should be thick such that you can roll in your hands.
    • Desiccated coconut and almond flour in a pan to make ladoo
    • Roasted Coconut almond for ladoo
    • Condensed milk added to roasted almond flour to make indian sweets
    • Cardamon added to dough for making coconut almond ladoo
    • Take the pan off the flame and let the mixture cool for 3-4 minutes. We want the mixture to be warm at a temperature you can take in your hand.
    • In another plate, take some desiccated coconut to roll the ladoos.
    Dough to make coconut almond ladoo in a pan and desiccated coconut in a plate
    • Grease your hands with ghee or oil. Take a small amount of mixture in your hands and roll it like a ball using both hands. Roll the ball over the desiccated coconut kept aside for rolling.
    • Keep them at room temperature for about an hour and enjoy!
    • Badam Ladoo in hand
    • Almond Coconut Ladoo on a plate with desiccated coconut
    • Badam ladoo rolled in desiccated coconut
    • coconut almond ladoo served in a pretty white plate

    Pro-Tips

    Coconut: I used desiccated coconut in this recipe. If you would like to use fresh shredded coconut, then roast it in ghee for 4-5 minutes to remove the moisture. Then follow the rest of the steps.

    Cooking the mixture: Cook the almond flour, coconut and the mixture on low flame while stirring continuously as otherwise it can burn.

    Binding the ladoo: In case the mixture gets dry, and you are unable to bind the ladoo's, then add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to form the dough. Then make the ladoo.

    Nuts: You can also add finely chopped roasted nuts to the ladoo if you prefer. Or garnish with an almond on top after making the ladoo.

    Storing ladoo: These ladoo's will store well in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    If you like this recipe, check out other desserts:

    • Chocolate Almond Peda
    • Kheer
    • Gulab Jamun
    • Orange Semolina Cake
    • Almond Butter Energy Balls
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    Almond ladoo with dessicaled coconut in a white plate

    Coconut Almond Ladoo

    Meeta Arora
    Coconut Almond Ladoo is an easy Indian sweet recipe that can be made for any festival. Made with 3 main ingredients - almond flour, desiccated coconut and sweetened condensed milk, these ladoo's are quick dessert that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
    4.79 from 14 votes
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    Servings: 15
    Calories: 96
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
    Method: Stovetop
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut dry shredded
    • 1 cup Almond Flour
    • ½ can Sweetened Condensed Milk  (7 oz)
    • ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder (Elaichi) optional

    For Rolling:

    • 2 tablespoon Desiccated Coconut for rolling
    • 1 teaspoon Ghee for greasing hands
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat a pan on medium-low flame, and add desiccated coconut and almond flour. Roast for 2-3 minutes on low heat until you get a nutty aroma.
    • Add the condensed milk and mix it well with the almond and coconut mixture. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously until it comes together.
    • Now add the cardamom powder and mix again. The mixture should be thick such that you can roll in your hands.
    • Take the pan off the flame and let the mixture cool for 3-4 minutes. We want the mixture to be warm at a temperature you can take in your hand.
      In another plate, take some desiccated coconut to roll the ladoos.
    • Grease your hands with ghee or oil. Take a small amount of mixture in your hands and roll it like a ball using both hands. Roll the ball over the desiccated coconut kept aside for rolling.
    • Keep them at room temperature for about an hour and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • These ladoo's will store well in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you are storing them in the refrigerator, then remove them 30 mins before serving.
    • If you don't have Almond flour, grind almonds to make a fine powder. 
    • Coconut Ladoo variation: Skip almond flour and increase amount of desiccated coconut to 2 cups.
     

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 8.9gProtein: 1.3gFat: 6.1gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7.8gCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Lejla Spahic says

      December 15, 2020 at 5:37 am

      Hi Meeta, can this be made with coconut flour instead of almond flour?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        December 17, 2020 at 11:24 am

        Hi Lejla - I have not tried with coconut flour, but I think it would work well. You can also just skip the almond flour and add some more desiccated coconut. Hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
        • Ashman says

          October 28, 2022 at 6:24 pm

          Simple and amazing. Many thanks. I added a bit of rosewater just at the final step. It added another layer of depth.

    2. Supreetha says

      November 13, 2020 at 10:21 pm

      Hi Meeta. What brand of desiccated coconut did you use for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        November 22, 2020 at 9:59 am

        Hi Supreeta - I used Udupi brand. Here is the aff link on Amazon so you can see how the pack looks - https://amzn.to/35TUFDN

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    3. Cate says

      September 21, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      These little coconut balls are a great recipe the cardamom really takes them to another level. Thanks Arora.

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        September 22, 2020 at 11:39 am

        Hi Cate - So good to hear that. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Elaine says

      August 20, 2020 at 12:05 pm

      Easy to make and delicious!!

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        August 21, 2020 at 10:49 am

        Hi Elaine - good to hear that you liked it and thank you for sharing!

        Reply

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