Kodo Coconut Ladoo

I’m happy to share another delicious sweet recipe that you can enjoy this Diwali! ❤️

For these Kodo Coconut Ladoos, I’ve incorporated kodo millet flour for a nutritious twist and used pure jaggery powder for sweetness.

These soft, delicious laddoos are perfect for both kids and adults and offer a lovely millet twist on a traditional Indian sweet. 🥥💛

💬 I’d love to hear from you! If you try this recipe, please share your valuable comments and feedback. Your love, support, and suggestions mean a lot to me! 🥰Ingredients (makes about 25 laddoos)

Kodo millet flour – 1/4 cup
Besan flour (gram flour) – 1/4 cup
Desiccated coconut powder – 1/2 cup
Milk – 1 cup
Jaggery powder – 1 cup
Ghee and oil mixture – 1/4 cup ghee+ 2 tbsp oil
Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp

Method

Roast the kodo millet: Dry-roast 1/4 cup of kodo millet until it turns aromatic. Allow it to cool, then grind it into a fine powder. Now measure 1/4 cup.
Roast the besan: Dry-roast the besan flour until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Mix the ingredients: Sift the kodo millet powder and roasted besan into a thick-bottomed pan. Add the desiccated coconut powder, jaggery powder, and milk. Mix everything thoroughly until there are no lumps.
Begin cooking: Do not switch on the stove until all the ingredients have been mixed well and the mixture is smooth.
Cook the mixture: Switch on the stove and cook over low to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally at first.
Add the ghee-oil mixture: Once the mixture begins to thicken, stir continuously. Gradually add the ghee and oil mixture, a little at a time, while continuing to stir.
Important: The ghee-oil mixture should be at room temperature. Do not melt or warm it before adding it to the mixture.
Continue stirring: Keep stirring until the mixture thickens . Add the cardamom powder and keep stirring until the mixture leaves the bottom of the pan and holds its shape.
Finish: Transfer the mixture on to a plate and shape them into ladoos after it cools down.

These soft, melt-in-your-mouth ladoos are a delicious homemade treat that everyone can enjoy!

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