Pan-Fried Indian Semolina Coconut Ladoo

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Traditional Indian sweet balls made from semolina, coconut, and cardamom, gently pan-fried until golden and aromatic. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers semolina (rava), grated fresh coconut, ghee into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 12 Indian cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 4 tablespoons of ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup of semolina and 3/4 cup of grated fresh coconut to the skillet, stirring continuously for 6-7 minutes until the mixture turns fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, warm 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 4 crushed green cardamom pods until the sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Step 4: Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the semolina-coconut mixture while stirring vigorously to avoid lumps; cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and starts to pull away from the pan.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then shape the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls, pressing 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios onto the top of each ladoo.
  6. Step 6: Allow to cool completely before serving to let them set firm.

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