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Gajar Laddu with Nuts and Coconut is a delicious and healthy Indian sweet made with grated carrots, soaked dry fruits, and coconut. This version uses milk and milk powder instead of sugar, giving it a naturally rich and creamy taste. The combination of carrots, nuts, and coconut makes this laddu flavorful, nutritious, and perfect for festive occasions or as a homemade treat.

These laddus are mildly sweet, aromatic with cardamom, and beautifully coated in desiccated coconut. The grated carrots are first sautéed in ghee to remove their raw flavor, then cooked in milk to get a soft and rich texture. Soaked and chopped nuts add crunch, while milk powder brings natural sweetness. The result is a melt-in-mouth dessert that’s both healthy and satisfying.

You can serve these Gajar Laddus after meals or during celebrations like Diwali, Holi, or any special family gathering. They stay fresh for a few days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients:

4–5 medium carrots, grated

2 cardamoms, crushed

2 tbsp ghee

1 cup milk (add more if needed)

3–4 tbsp milk powder (adjust for sweetness)

2 tbsp desiccated coconut (for mixing)

½ cup dry coconut, soaked and grated

A pinch of orange food colour (optional)

5–6 almonds, soaked and chopped

5–6 cashews, soaked and chopped

5–6 pistachios, soaked and chopped

1 tbsp raisins, soaked

Extra desiccated coconut for coating

Chopped almonds and pistachios for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare Dry Fruits and Coconut:
Soak almonds, cashews, pistachios, and raisins in warm water for a few minutes. Drain, chop them, and set aside.
Soak the dry coconut in water until soft. Break into small pieces and grind them in a mixer to make grated coconut. Keep aside.

Prepare Carrot and Cardamom:
Grate the carrots finely and crush the cardamoms. Set both aside.

Cook the Carrot Mixture:
Heat ghee in a pan. Add the grated carrots and sauté on medium flame until the raw smell goes away.
Add the crushed cardamoms and mix well.

Add Milk and Cook:
Pour in milk and cook the carrots until soft. Keep adding milk gradually as it gets absorbed.

Add Milk Powder and Check Sweetness:
Once the carrots are cooked, add milk powder. Mix well and taste — add a little more milk powder if you want more sweetness. (No sugar is added in this recipe.)

Add Dry Fruits and Coconut:
Add the chopped almonds, cashews, pistachios, raisins, and grated coconut. Stir continuously.

Add Colour (Optional):
Add a pinch of orange food colour for a vibrant look and mix evenly.

Thicken the Mixture:
Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Shape into Laddus:
When slightly warm, shape the mixture into small laddus. Roll them in desiccated coconut for a beautiful coating.

Garnish and Serve:
Garnish each laddu with chopped almonds and pistachios. Serve or store in an airtight container.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve Gajar Laddu as a dessert after lunch or dinner, or enjoy as a sweet snack with tea.

Storage Tip:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays fresh for 3–4 days.