Green Tea Coconut Ladoo Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.In a small mixer grinder jar grind 2 tbsp of long leaf green tea to a fine powder. Keep aside.

step 2

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan add 1 tsp ghee and 2 cups tightly packed fresh grated coconut. Roast on low to medium heat for 3 to4 minutes till the coconut begins to change colour and the aroma comes through. The coconut begins to dry as the moisture evaporates. Do not brown the coconut.

step 3

• STEP 1.Next add the fine green tea powder, 4 to 5 powdered cardamoms seeds. Mix well. Lastly add 1/2 cup condensed milk which acts as a binding ingredient and a sweetner.

step 4

• STEP 1.Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken and comes away from the sides of the pan.it will begin to come together like a halwa consistency. All the condensed will be absorbed by the coconut.

step 5

• STEP 1.Turn off the heat and transfer to a pan to cool. Grease palms to roll the ladoo. Take small lemon or smaller bite size portions. Press and roll into tight small ladoos.

step 6

• STEP 1.Roll each ladoo in desiccated coconut to coat evenly. Green tea ladoos are ready.