Easy Indian Pineapple Ladoo
Servings: 12
Calories: 178kcal
These Easy Indian Pineapple Ladoo make a fantastically simple dessert to celebrate festive occasions and are perfect to have as a quick afternoon snack too.
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Ingredients
- 1 can Del Monte Pineapple Slices or Chunks in Juice (400 gr)
- 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
- 100 g desiccated coconut
- 125 g milk powder
- 80 g caster sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoon ground almonds
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple slices, chop into chunks, and place in a food processor. Mix until smooth and reduced to a paste.
- Heat the ghee in a pan over medium-low heat, add the pineapple puree and cook for 1-2 minutes. Make sure you do not burn the puree.
- Add the desiccated coconut and sugar, and mix well. Cook for a further 2 minutes on low heat.
- Add the milk powder, cardamom powder and ground almonds, and stir well.
- Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, or until the mixture becomes thick. Transfer into a bowl and allow to cool in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Using your hands make small golf-sized balls. Roll into extra dessicated coconut, arrange on a serving plate and serve.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg