Chocolate Hazelnut Ladoo Balls
35 minutes (+ 1 hour cooling time)
Indian/Indian Fusion
Serves: 6
Prepared with fragrant basmati and accented with cocoa powder and toasted hazelnuts, this fun take on traditional ladoo is also quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Royal® White Basmati
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Crushed hazelnuts, for garnishing (optional)
Shredded coconut, for garnishing (optional)
Preparation
- Cook rice according to package directions; cool completely.
- In food processor, pulse together, rice, dates, shredded coconut, hazelnut nuts, cocoa powder, coconut oil, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon until well blended.
- Roll into 1-inch balls. Chill for 1 hour or until set.
- Roll in crushed hazelnut or shredded coconut if desired.
