Diwali Ladoo

We made these at cubs in 2019, they don't need baking so they're perfect for a scout hut. 

Coconut Ladoo

• 250g desiccated coconut powder
• 300g condensed milk (232 ml)
• 1/3 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut for coating (17g)

1. In a heavy-bottomed pan on a stove, saute the coconut for 1 minute. 
2. On a medium-low flame with non-stop stirring, saute the mixture until it starts to leave the pan. 
3. Turn off flame and add cardamom, mix very well. 
4. Let the mixture become warm or cool down at room temperature. 
5. With a spoon, scoop out the ladoo mixture and shape into round ladoos. 
6. On a plate, roll the ladoos in the desiccated coconut

 Chocolate Ladoo

• 24 rich tea biscuits 
• 25g Unsweetened chocolate powder 
• 150g condensed milk (116 ml)
• 75g condensed milk (63ml) for coating 
• Sprinkles

1. Break biscuits into small pieces and grind to a powder 
2. Add powder to a mixing bowl with chocolate powder and condensed milk
3. Mix together and knead the mixture like dough
4. Divide dough into small equal parts and roll into a smooth ball
5. Take one ladoo and dip into condensed milk, let the excess run off
6. Roll the coated ladoo in sprinkles 
7. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes