Coconut Almond Balls (Nariyal Badam Ladoo)
Easy coconut almond balls with just 3 main ingredients. A soft, cardamom-scented, gluten-free Indian ladoo ready in 20 minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ (7 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut for rolling
- 1 teaspoon ghee for greasing hands
Instructions
- Warm a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add the coconut and almond flour and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until nutty and fragrant. Keep the color pale. You want toasted, not browned.
- Add the condensed milk and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls together into a soft dough.
- Stir in the cardamom powder.
- Take the pan off the heat and let the mixture rest for 3 to 4 minutes, until it is warm but comfortable to handle.
- Grease your palms with a little ghee, scoop out a small portion, and roll it into a smooth ball.
- If desired, roll the balls in a little extra desiccated coconut or garnish with chopped almonds or pistachios. Let them cool completely before storing.Your homemade coconut almond balls are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Keep the heat low and stir constantly so the almond flour and coconut don't scorch.
- If the mixture is too dry to hold together, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk.
- No almond flour? Grind blanched almonds to a very fine powder.
- For classic coconut ladoo, skip the almond flour and use 2 cups desiccated coconut.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month. Let them sit out for about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Almond Balls (Nariyal Badam Ladoo)
Amount per Serving
Calories
82
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
33
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
0.1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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