The festival of Diwali is celebrated by Indians all over the world to usher in the Hindu new year and also signifies the victory of good over evil. One of the ways Diwali is celebrated is by making a variety of Diwali treats which include both sweet and savory items. This recipe of cashew nut ladoos is not only easy to make but is a healthy guilt free treat as it does not use any white sugar. It uses only pure raw honey and the recipe is very simple and uses minimal ingredients.
Today I am sharing this cashew nut coconut ladoo that is so delicious and it comes together so quickly! Hope you have a wonderful and Happy Diwali!
What are the ingredients in this recipe?
Cashew Nuts, Coconut Flour, Honey and shredded coconut are the only main ingredients in this recipe. For flavor, you can add either rose essence or cardamom.
Other Diwali recipes I have posted before:
There are variety of ladoos that are made for Diwali. I have posted the recipe for Besan ladoos before. And I have made an AIP version of coconut ladoos
Here are some other Diwali recipes from the archives:
Coconut Anjeer Ladoos || Coconut and Dried Fig Balls
Cashew Fig Rolls || Kaju Anjeer Rolls (Refined Sugar Free, Dairy Free)
Chocolate Dry Fruits Burfi (Refined Sugar Free and Dairy Free)
Gluten Free and Grain Free Jalebis (Paleo, AIP, Vegan)
Chocolate Burfi / Fudge (Paleo, AIP, Vegan)
Coconut Burfi (Paleo, AIP, Vegan)
Grain free Gujiyas (Paleo, AIP, Vegan)
Gluten Free Karanjis (Gujiyas)
I have also created this video for you to see how easy it is to make them!
- 2 cups raw, unsalted cashew nuts
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup hot water
- 3-4 drops of rose essence (or ¼ tsp powdered cardamom)
- ½ cup honey
- About ½ cup finely shredded coconut for coating
- In a stainless steel pan, lightly roast cashew nuts over low to medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. (they should not change color). Let it cool and then grind the roasted cashew nuts in a food processor in batches until you get a mixture that is mostly fine with some coarse particles. Add this to a mixing bowl. To this add the coconut flour and sea salt. Mix using a spatula and then add the hot water. Mix to get a wet dough. Let it cool for a few seconds and then add the rose essence (or cardamom) and the honey. Use a spatula and mix to form a dough.
- Next using your hands form small balls or ladoos from this dough.
- Once all the ladoos are made, add the shredded coconut to a plate. Roll the ladoos in the shredded coconut to coat them.
- Store ladoos in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. You can also freeze them.
