Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Thengai Ladoo (Coconut Jaggery Balls)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups fresh coconut, grated
- • 3/4 cup jaggery, grated
- • 1/4 cup water
- • 1 tsp ghee
- • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- • 10 cashews, broken
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Melt the jaggery with the water and strain out any grit.
2
Phase 2
Add the grated coconut to the syrup and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the ghee, ground cardamom, and the cashews.
4
Phase 4
Spread the mixture on a plate and let it cool until warm enough to handle.
5
Phase 5
Grease your palms and roll the mixture into round ladoos, then let them set 30 minutes.