Coconut Rose Laddu

Coconut ladoo is a classic Indian sweet that’s perfect for festive occasions like Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi, and other celebrations. This easy-to-make sweet is a treat for anyone with a love for desserts. The best part? It requires only 3 simple ingredients and is beginner-friendly, making it ideal for anyone who wants to prepare a traditional Indian sweet at home.

These coconut laddoos can be stored for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Keep them in a cool, dry place to maintain their freshness and softness.

Why Coconut Ladoo is a Must-Try

• Quick and easy: Ready in under 15 minutes.
• Festive favorite: Perfect for Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Raksha Bandhan.
• Kid-friendly: Simple enough for beginners to make.
• Customizable: Add rose syrup or dry fruits for added flavor.

Tips & Variations

• If you wish, you can put any dry fruits stuffing inside laddu.
• Prefer to use desiccated coconut or dry coconut to make laddu, if you are using regular fresh coconut then you need to cook it well as fresh coconut has more moisture.
• Instead of condensed milk, you can use full fat milk and sugar. 

If you are looking for more sweets recipes, do try following,

• Sandwich burfi
• Kesar Malai Laddu
• Pan Laddu
• Kaju Pista Rolls
• Nankhatai
• Tiranga Burfi
• Shankarpali

Also visit my YouTube channel Shriyog Kitchen by Yogita for more recipe videos.

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Coconut Rose Laddu

The main ingredients of this recipe is coconut, condensed milk (for sweetness and binding) and rooh afza.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8 Laddus

Course: sweets

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Making Laddu

• 1 cup Desiccated coconut
• ½ cup Condensed milk
• ¼ cup Rooh Afza

For garnishing

• 2 tbsp Desiccated coconut

Method

 

Prepare the Ladoo Mixture

1. Heat a pan on medium flame and add desiccated coconut. Dry roast for about a minute, stirring continuously. Make sure it doesn’t burn.
2. Pour in ½ cup condensed milk and ¼ cup Rooh Afza. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients combine evenly.
3. Cook the mixture on medium flame, stirring constantly. Continue until it thickens and no longer sticks to the pan.
4. Once the mixture stops sticking, remove it from heat. Transfer it to a clean bowl and let it cool slightly.

Shape the Laddoos

1. Apply a small amount of ghee on your hands to prevent sticking.
2. Take a small portion of the mixture and roll it gently to form round laddoos.
3. For a decorative touch, roll the laddoos lightly in desiccated coconut.
4. Place a small piece of tutti frutti on top for garnish. Roll lightly again without applying pressure.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS

Step 1: In a pan add desiccated coconut and dry roast it for a minute on medium flame, stir continuously. Do not let it burn.

Step 2: Add ½ cup condensed milk and ¼ cup rooh afza, mix it well. Cook on medium flame until thick and non sticky, stir continuously.

Step 3: As soon as the mixture is stops sticking to the pan, turn off the flame. Transfer it into bowl.

Step 4: Apply some ghee on hands, take little amount of mixture, roll it and make laddus.

Step 5: For garnishing, roll this laddu in desiccated coconut.