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See how the milk powder is cooked with condensed milk and ghee, flavoured, cooled and rolled into ladoos.
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These instant milk powder ladoos are made with simple ingredients. They are a quick and easy Indian sweet, perfect for Diwali.
Milk powder is cooked with condensed milk and ghee, flavoured with saffron milk, cardamom and vanilla, cooled until it thickens, and rolled into smooth ladoos.
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Why you will love these milk powder ladoos
- Instant: quick and easy.
- Simple ingredients: milk powder and condensed milk.
- Diwali: a perfect festive sweet.
- Flavour: saffron, cardamom and vanilla.
Ingredient notes
- Milk powder: 200 g, added a little at a time.
- Condensed milk: 150 ml.
- Saffron: 6 to 7 strands soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk.
- Ghee: 2 tbsp, used at the start and again at the end.
Milk Powder Ladoo Recipe
Instant milk powder ladoo: milk powder cooked with condensed milk and ghee, flavoured with saffron milk, cardamom and vanilla, and rolled into smooth ladoos.
Ingredients
- 200 g milk powder
- 150 ml condensed milk
- 6–7 saffron strands, soaked in the warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 3–4 drops vanilla essence
Instructions
- Heat the ghee. Heat ghee in a pan.
- Add condensed milk. Once it melts, add the condensed milk and mix the two well on a low flame.
- Add milk powder. Add the milk powder a little at a time and mix well to avoid lumps. Stir continuously so the mixture does not stick to the pan.
- Flavour. Add the cardamom powder, vanilla essence and the saffron strands with the milk they were soaked in.
- Cook. Cook on a medium flame, stirring continuously, for 2 to 3 minutes until it has a thick texture.
- Finish. Add the rest of the ghee and mix it in well. Switch off the flame and set aside to cool. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Roll. Take a spoonful of the mixture in your palms and roll it into a smooth ball, giving it a good shake as shown in the video. Repeat with the rest.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (1/4 recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 23 g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 14 g | 70% |
| Cholesterol 78 mg | 26% |
| Sodium 291 mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40 g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 40 g | |
| Protein 17 g | |
| Vitamin A 769 IU | |
| Vitamin C 5 mg | 6% |
| Calcium 580 mg | 45% |
| Iron 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium 824 mg | 18% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for milk powder ladoo
- Add the milk powder a little at a time to avoid lumps.
- Stir continuously so the mixture does not stick to the pan.
- Let the mixture cool; it thickens to the right texture for ladoos.
- Give each ladoo a good shake between your palms, as shown in the video.
What to serve with Milk Powder Ladoo
Serve the milk powder ladoos at Diwali. For more ladoos and sweets, try my Dry Fruits Ladoo, Peanut Ladoo and Rose Kaju Katli.
Milk Powder Ladoo FAQs
Are these ladoos instant?
Yes. They are quick and easy, made with simple ingredients.
How do I avoid lumps?
Add the milk powder a little at a time and keep mixing.
How is the saffron added?
Soak 6 to 7 strands in 1/4 cup warm milk and add them with the milk.
Why does the mixture need to cool?
It thickens as it cools, which gives the right mixture for shaping ladoos.
How many does it serve?
4.
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