An absolutely no cook and easy to put together this Paan Coconut Ladoo gets ready in just 10 mins start to finish and can be had instantly!!! No Waiting whatsoever
It is that time of the year, when every household in India is getting ready for the festive season - be it from cleaning the house to cooking elaborate meals to making offerings for deities.
And I understand you are often pressed on time.
That is exactly why I am sharing an absolutely effortless coconut ladoo recipe today.
Why make this recipe?
- Super easy to make - A no cook or no bake recipe.
- No skill needed which means anyone from the family can make this so YOU are free to take some rest or do any other chore.
- You just need 2 basic ingredients - add any flavourings of choice to make a customised collection.
- Can be consumed instantly when made - No chilling or waiting time.
- Easy to store and transport or pack into gift boxes.
In fact, to make your life even easier you can check this comprehensive guide on 23 Indian Sweets that you can make in under 30 minutes if you like for some ideas other than this Paan Coconut Ladoo recipe.
Ingredients Needed:
Ingredient Notes:
- Desiccated Coconut: You absolutely need desiccated coconut for this recipe. You cannot use Fresh Coconut here, if you wish to use fresh coconut then just stir it in the pan for few minutes till all the moisture is dried out. In that case it won't be a no cook recipe.
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
Chop the nuts and add it to the gulkand mixture (pic 1-2), mix and set aside (pic 3)
Step 2: Prepare the Ladoo Mixture:
In a blender add the chopped betel leaves, condensed milk, green food colour and blend together. Add some water if need be and blend till homogenous (pic 4-6).
Transfer the blended mixture to the desiccate coconut and combine until everything is mixed and the coconut mixture holds its shape together when pressed between your palms (pic 7 - 9).
Step 3: Shape the Laddus
Grease your palms with some ghee. Take a small portion of the mixture say about 1 to 1.5 tbsp and press together to make a roundel.
Flatten it out and add a little gulkand filling from step 1.
Bring the edges together to seal the filling and give it a round shape to make laddu (pic 10 -12).
Repeat the steps from 10 to 12 till all the mixture is used up.
Finally roll the ladoo in some desiccated coconut mix to coat it and then store in air tight container.
This recipe is totally inspired by my friend Manali's Paan Coconut Laddus; that I had bookmarked ages back.
Recipe Tips:
- While blending the paan leaves and condensed milk, just add a little water to bring it together. Water is used just to make the grinding part easier.
- In case you feel that the mixture has become too watery then you can add more desiccated coconut to compensate it and if it is too dry to roll it into a laddu shape then add a tsp of water to bring it together.
- You can also use other ingredients like - tutti fruiti, fennel seeds etc as part of your filling or completely skip the filling too if you do not like it.
- This coconut ladoo recipe won't work if you are using fresh shredded coconut. In that case just dry roast them in a pan until the moisture is dried out and then use.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes you can but not directly. You will have to either dry roast it in the pan or roast with a tbsp of ghee until the moisture is dried out and only then use. In that case it won't be called a no-cook recipe.
You can store this in an air tight container for upto 1 week.
Yes absolutely. The two basic ingredients that you need is desiccated coconut and condensed milk. Then add any flavouring agents of your choice to make a customised collection. I have a Rose Coconut Ladoo variation on the blog using the same method.
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No Cook Instant Paan Coconut Laddu
Equipment
- Blender
- Mixing bowls and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup Desiccated coconut
- 4 Paan leaves
- 1/4 tin Condensed Milk
- drop of green food colour
- 1/4 cup Water (refer notes)
- 3 tbsp Gulkand
- 2 tbsp Mixed nuts chopped
- more desiccated coconut to roll
Instructions
- Take chopped mixed nuts of your choice and add it to the gulkand. Combine together and keep it aside.
- Chop the paan leaves and transfer it to a blender. Add the condensed milk and green food colour. Blend until combined. Add little water at a time and blend until it is homogenous.
- Add this blended mixture to the desiccated coconut and combine until well mixed.
- Grease your palms with some ghee. Take a small portion of the coconut paan mixture and make a roundel. Flatten it out. Stuff some gulkand filling in the centre and again shape it back to a laddu.
- Repeat the process until all the mixture is used up.
- Finally, roll the laddus onto some desiccated coconut spread onto a plate and store in an air tight container.
Video
Notes
- Use just enough water to grind the mixture. In case you feel the mixture has become too watery then you can add more desiccated coconut to compensate it and if it is too dry to roll it into a laddu shape then add a tsp of water to bring it together.
- You can also use other ingredients like - tutti fruiti, fennel seeds etc as part of your filling or completely skip the filling too if you do not like it.
- This recipe won't work if you are using fresh or frozen shredded coconut. In that case just dry roast them in a pan until the moisture is dried out and then use.
Nutrition
UPDATE: This recipe was first posted on FEB 28, 2018. Now updated to add step by step tutorial with photos and recipe tips and FAQ's
RB says
They are super easy and taste yum. I don't see here option of posting photo else would have done that. Thank you.
sushma iyer says
That is awesome RB. So glad to know that you liked it. You can always send your email through Instagram, Facebook or my email address. Thank you
Padmini says
Laddoo looks yummy with the attractive green colour. Easy recipe
sushma iyer says
Yay!! That is awesome Padmini.. Glad to know that you liked them.. Thank you 🙂
Regards
Sushma
Preeti says
Awesome ladoo. It looks so yummy. Recipe is also easy and quick. I really love this recipe. I try this recipe as soon as possible.
sushma iyer says
Hi Preeti..
That is awesome.. Yes indeed an easy peasy recipe. Glad to know that you liked it.. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.. Can't wait to see your amazing trial on this <3
Regards
Sushma
Vibha says
Recipe looks good
But when I made with just dessicated coconut and condensed milk
I felt coconut dryness...
Are laddoos supposed to be dry or should have moist coconut?
sushma iyer says
Hi Vibha..
That's surprising vibha.. because I felt the moistness from the condensed milk and paan masala is just enough to keep the laddus moist. And no we do not use moist coconut to make these laddus it has to be dry only.
Even if one wishes to use fresh coconut it is recommended to first dry roast it on low flame to remove the moistness only then you would be able to make laddus..
Maybe next time you can try adding just a bit more of condensed milk and see how it goes.
Regards
Sushma