Name: Quick & Easy Flattened Rice Ladoos (Poha Ladoo) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Flattened Rice (poha, thick variety preferred); 1 cup Sugar (powdered); 5 Cardamom Pods (green cardamom, or elaichi; finely ground); 1/2 cup Ghee; 1/2 cup Desiccated Coconut (finely grated, unsweetened)

Quick & Easy Flattened Rice Ladoos (Poha Ladoo) Recipe

20 minutes

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Desserts Indian

About Quick & Easy Flattened Rice Ladoos (Poha Ladoo) Recipe

Craving a delightful and quick Indian sweet treat? These Flattened Rice Ladoos (also known as Poha Ladoo) are the perfect solution! Made with simple ingredients like flattened rice, sugar, cardamom, ghee (clarified butter), and coconut, these ladoos are incredibly easy to make, even on busy weekdays.

This recipe delivers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a satisfyingly sweet flavor that's perfect for kids and adults alike. The subtle cardamom and coconut add a delightful complexity, making these ladoos a truly special snack.

Beyond their delicious taste, these ladoos are also a surprisingly nutritious option, offering a wholesome and satisfying energy boost. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep10

Cook10

Total20

Calories386 kcal

Serves

Served AsDesserts Snacks

Recipe TasteSweet

Ingredients

For the Ladoos

▢ 1 cup Flattened Rice poha, thick variety preferred
▢ 1 cup Sugar powdered
▢ 5 Cardamom Pods green cardamom, or elaichi; finely ground
▢ 1/2 cup Ghee
▢ 1/2 cup Desiccated Coconut finely grated, unsweetened

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Instructions

Prepare the Flattened Rice

Roast 1 cup of flattened rice in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant. Allow to cool completely.
Grind the roasted flattened rice into a fine powder using a dry grinder or food processor.

Toast the Coconut

In the same pan, dry roast 1/2 cup of grated coconut until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

Combine Ingredients

Grind 1 cup of sugar into a fine powder using a dry grinder or food processor.
In a large bowl, combine the flattened rice powder, powdered sugar, and finely ground cardamom.
Add the roasted coconut to the mixture.
Gently pour in 1/2 cup of warm ghee, mixing continuously until a dough-like consistency forms.

Shape the Ladoos

Roll the mixture into small balls (ladoos) of your desired size.

Store and Serve

Store the ladoos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for Perfect Flattened Rice Ladoos

For best results, use thick, not thin, flattened rice (poha).
Ensure the ghee is warm but not hot to prevent the ladoos from becoming oily.
If the mixture is too dry, add a tiny bit more ghee; if too wet, add a little more flattened rice powder.
Get creative! Add nuts like chopped almonds or pistachios for extra flavor and texture.