Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Unsweetened dried coconut | 260 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Cashews, chopped | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 45 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Jaggery | 130 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Toast the unsweetened dried coconut over low heat until aromatic, then cool slightly.
- Grind or crush it to the texture specified by the style, leaving a little body rather than making a paste.
- Warm the ghee with cardamom and combine it with the jaggery and chopped cashews.
- Mix with the toasted base until the mixture holds when pressed; let it cool enough to handle.
- Shape into 12 small balls and allow them to set before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian laddu tradition)
Coconut Ladoo is a compact traditional sweet; one small piece is the intended serving. Vata: take it warm or at room temperature. Pitta: use the lower sweetener amount and cooling cardamom. Kapha: reserve for occasional use and keep the pieces small.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Coconut Ladoo
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (39g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 560 kcal | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 54.1 g | 21.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 15.3 g |
| Calcium | 41.5 mg | 16.3 mg |
| Iron | 5.38 mg | 2.11 mg |
| Magnesium | 89.9 mg | 35.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 159.1 mg | 62.4 mg |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 251 mg |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 1.67 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Copper | 0.61 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Manganese | 1.61 mg | 0.63 mg |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 80.3 µg | 31.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.4 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.45 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 10.1 µg | 4.0 µg |
| Choline | 6.7 mg | 2.6 mg |
