Coconut Dates Ladoo

This is another ladoo with the natural sweetness. This healthy ladoo is simple and easy to make within minutes. As dates are rich in iron it is essential to have dates daily.

 As this ladoo has no added sugar it is healthy.

Requirements :

Dates  - 1 cup

Grated Coconut – 1 cup + 4 tbs

Ghee  – ¼ tsp

Method :

Chop the dates into small pieces.

Dry roast the coconut and keep  aside. Keep the 4 tbsp coconut aside for rolling the ladoo.

Heat the pan , add the ghee and chopped dates and sauté well.

Cook for about five minutes in low flame till the dates become smooth. Take off from flame and allow to cool.

Mix the dates with the roasted coconut and make into round balls.

Spread the 4 tbs of coconut in a flat tray.

Roll the ladoos in the coconut and allow to dry for half an hour.

About 20 – 25 ladoos can be made and it may varies according to the size. It can be stored for 10 days.

Store the ladoos in air tight containers.

 Note :

 Dessicated coconut can be used instead of fresh coconut. 




This Recipe is an entry to The KitchenAid India Navratri Challenge for The Hub @ Archana’s Kitchen.