Don’t be scared by the name. This is our very own Coconut Laddu. This is the favorite sweet of Assam. For Assam’s harvest festival, Magh Bihu, this laddu is a main dish.
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This sweet, made by rolling grated coconut and sugar, is once again finely grated before serving. Can be rolled in grated coconut.
🧾 Ingredients For Coconut Laddu
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Grated coconut – 1 ½ cups
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Cardamom powder – ½ teaspoon
For coating: Grated coconut – ⅓ of a cup
👩🍳 Method Of Preparation
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Heat ghee in a pan, add one and a half cups of coconut, and stir on a low flame for three to four minutes.
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When the moisture from the coconut has evaporated, add condensed milk and mix well. Then, add cardamom powder and stir continuously. When the mixture starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a bowl.
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When it has cooled, roll into small balls and coat them in the grated coconut.
✨ Festive Serving Note
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For Assam’s harvest festival, Magh Bihu, Coconut Laddu is a main dish. Serve it after rolling the cooled balls in grated coconut for a soft, sweet, festive finish.
FAQ
What is Coconut Laddu?
Coconut Laddu is a sweet made with grated coconut, ghee, condensed milk, and cardamom powder. The mixture is cooked until it pulls away from the sides of the pan, cooled, rolled into small balls, and coated in grated coconut before serving.
Why is Coconut Laddu important during Magh Bihu?
Coconut Laddu is described as a favorite sweet of Assam and a main dish for Assam’s harvest festival, Magh Bihu. Its coconut-rich sweetness makes it a festive treat commonly associated with celebration, sharing, and traditional harvest-season food.
How long should the coconut be stirred in ghee?
Heat ghee in a pan, add one and a half cups of coconut, and stir on a low flame for three to four minutes. This helps the moisture from the coconut evaporate before the condensed milk and cardamom powder are added.
When is the Coconut Laddu mixture ready?
The mixture is ready when it starts to pull away from the sides of the pan. At that point, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a bowl. Let it cool before rolling it into small balls.
Can Coconut Laddu be rolled in grated coconut?
Yes. After the cooked mixture has cooled, roll it into small balls and coat them in grated coconut. The recipe uses ⅓ of a cup of grated coconut for coating, giving the laddus a soft outer layer and a classic coconut finish.
What gives Coconut Laddu its aroma?
Cardamom powder gives Coconut Laddu its warm, sweet aroma. In this recipe, ½ teaspoon of cardamom powder is added after the condensed milk is mixed with the coconut, then stirred continuously until the mixture thickens.
