Sweet Farsan-Style Mawa and Coconut Ladoo

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A traditional Gujarati sweet made by combining rich mawa with grated coconut and cardamom, shaped into bite-sized ladoos perfect for festive occasions. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers mawa (khoya), fresh grated coconut, powdered sugar 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 120 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 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 cup grated mawa and roast gently for 5 minutes until it turns light golden and releases a fragrant aroma.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut to the pan and continue roasting for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  3. Step 3: Lower the heat and mix in 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp cardamom powder, stirring until the sugar melts and the mixture thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let the mixture cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Grease your palms lightly with ghee and shape the mixture into small round ladoos, about 1 inch in diameter.
  6. Step 6: Roll each ladoo in chopped pistachios to coat the exterior. Place on a plate and let them set at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

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