Coconut Jaggery Ladoo

When u r craving for some easy-to-make sweet, but healthy as well, this one is perfect. Coconut, when added to burfi, or any sweets is my favourite. The crunchiness of coconut is what makes me love it. And it was too good, n got over within minutes..

I tried this rcp when I made a plating for a cooking competition. The topic for the contest was, 'kids breakfast'. Along with tiffins, curries, and drink, I made this ladoo as a sweet to be served after the main course.

See the Raw Banana Powder Ladoo recipe too for your kids.. 

RECIPE:                       

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Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: <15 mins

Serves: 6 no's
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INGREDIENTS: [1 cup=240 ml]        

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Shredded/grated coconut - 1 cup

Jaggery/palm sugar - 1/2 cup

Cardamom(crushed) - 2 

Water - a few spoons

Ghee - for greasing your hands

METHOD:

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1. In a nonstick kadai, dry roast the shredded coconut for 2 mins.

2. Simultaneously, in another vessel, add the jaggery and water, and cook till the jaggery is dissolved. 

3. Strain the jaggery to remove impurities. Add this to the coconut and keep on stirring till the moisture is completely removed. It may take under 5 mins.

4. Add the cardamom and stir for a min and switch off the stove.

5. Grease your hands and form laddoos when the mixture is slightly warm.

Your yummy coconut jaggery ladoo is ready to be served!!

NOTE:

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1. You can store this in an airtight container after it comes to room temperature, for a maximum of 1 week. 

2. You can add roasted dryfruits if desired, after switching off the stove.