Nariyal Ladoo (Coconut Condensed Milk Balls)
Chewy little coconut balls scented with cardamom, ready in 20 minutes and rolled in extra coconut.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the ghee in a non stick pan over a low heat. Add 250 g of the coconut and stir for 2 minutes, just to warm it through without browning.
2 min - 2
Pour in the condensed milk and add the cardamom and salt. Stir for 5 to 6 minutes until the mixture thickens and comes together in a sticky mass.
6 min - 3
Take off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes until just warm enough to handle.
- 4
Roll tablespoonfuls into smooth balls with slightly damp hands.
- 5
Roll each ladoo in the spare coconut.
- 6
Chill for 30 minutes to firm up. Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
30 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
