Nariyal Gajar Paneer Ke Ladoo (Carrot Coconut Ricotta Cheese Balls)

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Nariyal Gajar Paneer Ke Ladoo (Carrot Coconut Ricotta Cheese Balls)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 20
  • 2 cups grated carrots (grind in mixie to fine)


  • 1 cup fine desiccated coconut


  • 1 cup cashew powder


  • 400g condensed milk


  • 1 tsp cardamom powder or to taste


  • 1 tsp rose essence


  • 4-5 drops of food gel color (optional or as per choice)


  • 2 tbsp ghee/clarified butter


  • 1/4 cup raisins


  • 2 tbsp milk


  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese or homemade paneer

Directions

  • Heat ghee in pan. Add carrots and cook till soft. Keep stirring constantly on low heat.
  • Add coconut and cashew powder. Stir constantly.
  • Add ricotta cheese and mix well to blend in the mixture.
  • Add condensed milk and cook on low heat stirring continuously till it thickens and mixture starts coming together.
  • Add raisins, rose essence, and cardamom powder. Switch off gas. Cool slightly.
  • Divide the mixture in 4 parts. Add food color of your choice. Grease hands with ghee and make ladoo (ball) shape.
  • Roll them in desiccated coconut and refrigerate to firm them up and for longer shelf life, though they should be consumed within a week.
  • For rainbow colors--Make small equal sized balls from each colored dough.
  • Take 4 different colored balls and roll them in log shape.
  • Line them next to each other and cut them in half.
  • From the two halves, make bigger balls (Ladoos). Repeat with the remaining balls.