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Festive Rava Coconut Laddu: A Sweet Treat For Ganesh Chaturthi

Festive Rava Coconut Laddu: A Sweet Treat For Ganesh Chaturthi

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Festive Rava Coconut Laddu: A Sweet Treat For Ganesh Chaturthi
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Festive
Rava Coconut Laddu
: A Sweet Treat For Ganesh Chaturthi

25 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
You can’t celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi without a delicious spread of traditional sweets for Lord Ganesha, and one of the most beloved is definitely the Rava Coconut Laddu. This delightful treat comes from South India and is known for its melt-in-your-mouth texture, thanks to the combination of roasted semolina (rava/sooji), coconut, ghee, and sugar. It’s a festive sweet that brings comfort and joy. They’re quick to prepare and only require a few ingredients, making these laddus perfect for any celebration, or even as a homemade sweet treat to enjoy with family during gatherings.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupRava / Sooji / Semolina
½ cupFreshly grated coconut
¾ cupSugar
3 tbspGhee
2–3 tbspMilk
10 piecesCashews
½ tspCardamom powder
8–10 piecesRaisins
for garnishExtra grated coconut or cashew/raisin (for garnish)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Dry roast rava

  • To dry roast rava, start by heating a pan over a low flame. 

  • Add 1 cup rava and roast it for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes aromatic. 

  • Once done, set it aside.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Roast coconut

  • Simply take ½ cup freshly grated coconut and lightly toast it in the same pan for about 2–3 minutes, or until the moisture has reduced.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Fry the nuts

  • Start by heating 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan, then toss in the chopped cashews and raisins. 

  • Fry them until they turn a lovely golden brown, then set them aside.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Mix the dry ingredients

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted rava, roasted coconut, sugar, cardamom powder, along with the fried cashews and raisins.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Add ghee and milk

  • Next, pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee and gradually add warm milk, mixing it all together until it forms a cohesive mixture.

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Shape the laddus and serve

  • While the mixture is still warm, take small portions and roll them into round laddu shapes using your greased palms.

  • Let the laddus rest for a few minutes before you serve them or store them away.

Step 1
Step 1: Dry roast rava
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Roast coconut
3 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Fry the nuts
2 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Mix the dry ingredients
2 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Add ghee and milk
3 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Shape the laddus and serve
8-10 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions:

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Arrange the laddus into a lovely pyramid shape on a silver thali or cake stand, and add some marigold petals around them for that festive flair.

 

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Pairing Instructions:

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These laddus are a perfect match for modaks or motichoor laddus; they truly make your festive platter shine.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Roll the laddus gently in desiccated coconut for a beautiful snowy finish, or add a single cashew or raisin on top for a touch of elegance.

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