Coconut and Rava Ladoo recipe | rava coconut ladoo | sooji laddu |
by Tarla Dalal
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With the chewy texture of coconut, the rich flavour of roasted rava, the crunch of nuts and dried fruits, and the intense aroma of spices, this rava coconut ladoo is a mouthful of delight that nobody can resist! This coconut rava ladoo is made with fresh coconut.
Although the procedure of rava coconut ladoo recipe is a little long, requiring a spot of cooking and a period of cooling, the method is actually easy and foolproof if you follow the instructions properly, so you will find it completely worth the effort and time spent.
To make coconut rava ladoo, dry roast the semolina.This will remove the raw taste and also if the semolina is not roasted the ladoos will be sticky. Next, add the coconut and mix well. Keep aside. Combine the sugar and 1 cup of water in a sauce pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for approx. 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep this sugar syrup aside to cool slightly. Heat the ghee in a non-stick kadhai and add the semolina-coconut mixture, cashewnuts and raisins, mix well, while stirring continuously. Add the sugar syrup, saffron would give an amazing colour to the ladoo and cardamom powder for aroma and taste , while stirring continuously.
Transfer the mixture into a 10" (250 mm.) diameter thali and spread it evenly using a flat ladle. Keep aside to cool for 2 hours. Once cooled, scrape out the mixture from the thali and again mix well. Divide dough into 26 equal portions and shape each portion in between your palms into a round ladoo. Serve or store the coconut and rava ladoo in an air-tight container.
The best part is that these rava coconut ladoo will be thoroughly enjoyed by kids and adults as well. You can also pack this sweet, a traditional Indian favourite for your kids tiffin and yours too.
Maharashtrians commonly make this rava coconut ladoo for their daughters who are pregnant.
If you enjoy enjoy rava coconut ladoo, then try our other ladoo recipes like Besan Laddoo, Gaund Ke Ladoo and Churma Ladoo.
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For coconut and rava ladoo- To make coconut and rava ladoo, dry roast the semolina in a non-stick kadhai on a slow flame for 3 minutes.
- Switch off the flame, add the coconut and mix well. Keep aside.
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup of water in a sauce pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for approx. 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep this sugar syrup aside to cool slightly.
- Heat the ghee in a non-stick kadhai and add the semolina-coconut mixture, cashewnuts and raisins, mix well and cook on medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the sugar syrup, saffron and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Transfer the mixture into a 10” (250 mm. ) diameter thali and spread it evenly using a flat ladle. Keep aside to cool for 2 hours.
- Once cooled, scrape out the mixture from the thali and again mix well.
- Divide dough into 26 equal portions and shape each portion in between your palms into a round ladoo.
- Serve or store the coconut and rava ladoo in an air-tight container.
Handy tip:- These coconut and rava ladoo stay fresh in an air-tight container for a week at room temperature.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per ladoo
Energy | 132 cal |
Protein | 1 g |
Carbohydrates | 16.1 g |
Fiber | 1.1 g |
Fat | 7.1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 2.8 mg |
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