Name: Malai Ladoo – Vegan Richa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12-15 Ladoo
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Cashews (soaked and drained); 1/4 cup Water; 2 tbsp Vegan cream cheese; 1/2 cup Sugar; 2 tbsp Coconut flour; 2 tbsp Vegan butter; 1/2 cup Fine almond flour; 1/2 tsp Ground cardamom; 1/8 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Crushed cardamom pods (seeds only); 2 tbsp Pistachios (chopped); 2 tbsp Shredded coconut

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Prepare Cashew Mixture
Soak cashews and drain them. Add the drained cashews, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons vegan cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons coconut flour to a blender. Blend for about until smooth. Let the mixture sit for to rehydrate the ingredients, then blend again for . Repeat this process 2-3 times until the mixture is very creamy.
Cook the Mixture
Add the blended cashew mixture to a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of vegan butter and mix it in. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture gets lumpy and eventually thickens into a smooth, thick, stiff batter. The mixture will initially stick to the pan but will start to leave the sides as it thickens.
Add Dry Ingredients and Thicken
Once the mixture is evenly thick and no longer lumpy, add 1/2 cup fine almond flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed cardamom seeds. Press and mix these ingredients in. Continue to cook for another few minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is evenly thick and leaves the sides of the pan.
Chill the Dough
Transfer the thickened mixture to a plate or bowl. Put it in the refrigerator to chill for about .
Prepare Toppings and Form Ladoo
While the dough is chilling, chop 2 tablespoons of pistachios and prepare 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut for topping. Once the dough is chilled, use your hands to roll the mixture into equal balls. You can roll some in shredded coconut or top others with chopped pistachios. Edible silver leaf can also be used for garnish.

Before You Cook

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Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.

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No Cream cheese?
- Mascarpone (1:1)
- Ricotta blended smooth (1:1)
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)

AllergensThis recipe contains nuts.

nuts

Variations

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Make truffles by rolling the
Make truffles by rolling the balls in melted chocolate and then refrigerating them until the chocolate sets.

Helpful Tips

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Cooking tipWhen Doubling or Tripling the Recipe
Use a bit less liquid to blend the cashew mixture, otherwise it will take much longer for the mixture to thicken.
TipIf You Can Find Green Cardamom Pods
Use them for a fresher, more flowery scent. Slit them open, crush the black seeds, and add them.
Flavour tipAdjust the Sweetness Based on Your Preference
Cooking tipTo Maintain a Non
Stick pan, hand wash only and use different pans for different foods (e.g., one for pancakes, another for stir-fries) as juices and acids from vegetables can affect the coating differently.

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Malai Ladoo – Vegan Richa

35 mins

Indian · North Indian

15 min

20 min

12-15 Ladoo

~150 kcal

Main Ingredients

For Topping

Prepare Cashew Mixture

Cook the Mixture

Add Dry Ingredients and Thicken

Chill the Dough

Prepare Toppings and Form Ladoo

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