Coconut Rava Laddu

March 27, 2017 by Padma Veeranki 7 Comments

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Coconut Rava Laddu | Rava Ladoo Recipe with Coconut | Sooji Ke Laddu | Rava Coconut Ladoo Recipe | Semolina Ladoo – An incredibly simple dessert to make in 10 minutes for any special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Who’s feeling festive today? Definitely me!!…Let the Ugadi Celebrations begin with this super easy Coconut Rava Laddu Recipe!! Now, don’t let the beauty of this popular classic sweetfool you. It’s actually super easy to make. Sweets are an important part of any celebration in my family. You all know that I’m a sweet lover and I have a big sweet-tooth. So, obviously I just needan excuse to make some sweet or dessert.

Coconut Rava Laddu isn’t an elaborate dessert, but it’s a very good one. What if I told you it’s a one bowl “dump” kinda recipe? Yes….Coconut Rava Ladduis just about that!!This is also anincrediblysimple, fail proof recipe that requires just roasting, mixing and shaping, making it perfect for beginners. Specially made during festive occasions, it is sure to satisfy your craving for a sweet tooth.

What is the secret ingredient in Rava Laddu?

If there was a secret ingredient that would make any desert taste delicious, I’m pretty sure it would be coconut. No matter whether it’s a dessert or savoury dish, coconut always adds a rich and creamy element to your dish.The semolina coconut combination is just mind blowing and you will sure love these ladoos. Theyhavean unbeatable melt in your mouth quality that make these ladoos very irresistible.Andyour tastebuds will agree after that first bite. Itis a treat worth making, a sure way to impress your guest and a quick and easy dessert that is loved by kids and adults alike.

Off to Coconut Rava Laddu!!

Easy Steps to follow to prepare

Add 2 Tablespoons of ghee and roast semolina in a wide panover medium heat till it starts leaving a nice aroma.
Keep stirring frequently so thatit gets roasted evenly and doesn’t burn.
Turn off the heat and transfer semolina from the pan to a large bowl and let it cool down completely.

After the semolina cools down, add desiccated coconut, sugar and cardamom powder and mix well.

NOTE:

Dry grind cardamom seeds with a little sugar in a blender to make a fine powder.

Finely chop nuts and set aside.

Let’s start making Rava Laddu

Start making small balls of the mix. Take a portion of the mix in your hand andpress with your fingers together to form a ball. Now place a cashew and press tight to make a ball. Follow same procedure to make all the balls.
Set aside for a few minutes and serve or store in an airtight container after it cools down completely. Initially ladoos will be slightly soft but will firm up later.

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Coconut Rava Laddu | Sooji Ke Laddu | Semolina Ladoo

Coconut Rava Laddu is incredibly simple dessert specially made during festive occasions. This semolina coconut combination will definitely satisfy your craving for a sweet tooth.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Dessert / Sweet / Festival Sweet, Snack / Festival Recipe

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Ghee Clarified butter
1 Cup Semolina Rava / Sooji
1 Cup Desiccated Coconut
3/4 Cup Sugar Or Jaggery
4 Cardamom pods seeds removed and powdered

To Fry Nuts:

1 Tablespoon Ghee
15 Almonds roughly chopped
15 Cashew nuts broken or chopped

To Make Ladoos:

1/4 Cup Lukewarm Milk or as required

Instructions

Add 2 Tablespoon of ghee and roast semolina in a wide pan over medium heat with constant stirring till it starts leaving a nice aroma.
Turn off the heat and transfer semolina to a large bowl and let it cool down.
To this, add desiccated coconut, sugar and cardamom powder and mix well.
In a pan, add a tablespoon of ghee and fry the nuts over medium heat till cashews turn light brown.
Now add roasted nuts to the semolina mixture and mix well.
Add a few tablespoons of lukewarm milk to the semolina mixture and combine.
Take a portion of the mix in your hand and press with your fingers together to form a ball.
Follow same procedure to make all balls.
Set aside for a few minutes and serve or store in an airtight container.

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Notes

Do not roast semolina/rava on high heat as it will get easily burnt.
If using fresh coconut, dry roast in a pan and then add.
You can increase the amount of sugar if you want it sweeter. Here, I have used rava and sugar in 1:3/4 ratio, make it 1:1 to increase sweetness.
You can add more milk while shaping the ladooss if you feel the ladoos are too dry and they do not hold together.
You can substitute milk with ghee while forming the ladoo shape. This gives more flavour and aroma but it will behigh in calories.
You can also include raisins and any other nuts of your choice.

Do check out other Ugadi recipes, Dessert Recipes and Festival recipes from blog!!

Most importantly, do not miss out theUgadi Pachadiand click here to know more about Ugadi festival.

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FAQs

Is coconut laddu good for health? ›

Coconut Laddus are highly nutritious as they are packed with protein, minerals, and significant quantities of B vitamins. Being high in manganese, the consumption of coconut boosts bone health. It also improves the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and cholesterol.

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What are the benefits of eating Rava Laddu? ›

Rava is rich with minerals like magnesium and iron which helps reduces blood pressure and supports growth of red blood cells . potassium is good for kidney health.it is ideal to be included in weight loss diet as it has low fat, low sodium and zero level cholesterol.

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What is Rava Laddu made of? ›

Rava laddu are sweet balls made primarily with semolina (rava, suji) as the main ingredient. Various ingredients like ghee, coconut, sugar, jaggery, cardamoms, cashews and raisins are also used. These are traditionally made during Indian festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri, Diwali and Sankranti.

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How many pieces are there in 1 kg of Rava Laddu? ›

1 kg = 25 to 27 no of Laddu.

What are the disadvantages of eating laddu? ›

Impair dental health: Sugar-rich foods can cause many problems like cavities or tooth decay. Can increase blood sugar: Sweets, which are often loaded with sugar and refined carbohydrates. Cause sleep disturbances: Eating sweets before sleeping may cause problems like insomnia for some people.

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Is it OK to drink 2 coconuts a day? ›

If you are worried about drinking coconut water every morning, the answer is that drinking a small amount is still safe. However, you need to save, never drink more than two coconut water a day. If you drink too much, the body can face serious consequences.

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What is the difference between Rava and sooji? ›

Sooji is the word used for semolina in North India and Pakistan. Rawa is the name for semolina in South India. The ingredient is not only used as a batter ingredient in many Indian dishes, but it is also used as the main ingredient in numerous foods, both sweet and savory, like upma and rawa laddoo.

Which laddu is best for health? ›

Healthy Laddu

Select options. Ajwain Laddu. Healthy Laddu. ...
Select options. Asthiposhak (अस्थिपोषक) Panjiri – Jaggery (गुड़) Healthy Laddu. ...
Select options. Dry Fruit Laddu. ...
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Select options. Methi Ladoo. ...
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Select options. Sonth Laddu.

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Which laddu is good for diabetes? ›

Methi Ladoo ( Fenugreek Ladoo ) adds bitterness and is rich in fiber and protein. It helps with joint problems, digestive issues, lowers blood sugar, balances cholesterol and aids in weight loss.

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What country is laddu from? ›

Thaggu ke ("Cheat's") laddu is made from khoa (condensed milk), semolina, and white sugar and is a specialty of Kanpur, India. It was invented by Mattha Pandey, a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Pandey heard Gandhi refer to white sugar, which was popularized in India by the British, as "white poison" and disease-causing.

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How long can ladoos be stored? ›

A basic Laddu made from gram flour, ghee, and sugar can last up to 10 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Laddus made from coconut or jaggery have a shorter shelf life, usually lasting a few days.

What do we call Rava in English? ›

Suji is also known as semolina which is called rava in Indian households and it is a by-product of durum wheat. Suji is coarse middling made from durum wheat.