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Easy coconut ladoo

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               Easy coconut ladoo          Craving something sweet but short on time? These 2-ingredient Coconut Laddus are the ultimate quick fix! Made with rich condensed milk and nutty desiccated coconut, this classic Indian sweet comes together in just 15 minutes. Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet, they are the ideal treat for festivals, sudden sweet cravings, or your next celebration! Ingredients ​Desiccated Coconut: 2 cups (+ 3 tbsp extra for coating) ​Condensed Milk: ½ tin (around 200g) ​Ghee: 1 tsp (optional, for flavor and smoothness) ​Cardamom Powder: ½ tsp (optional, for a nice aroma) ​Step-by-Step Instructions ​Roast the Coconut: Heat a non-stick pan on low flame. Add 1 teaspoon of ghee and 2 cups of desiccated coconut. Roast it gently for 1–2 minutes. Note: Do not let the color change to brown; just roast until it becomes fragrant. ​Add Condensed Milk: Pour in half a tin of condensed milk. If you like...

Chickpea Pidi / Kerala style pidiyum Kadalayum / Kerala breakfast

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Chickpea Pidi / Kerala style pidiyum Kadalayum     ​A delicious and comforting traditional dish where soft, steamed rice dumplings (pidi) are combined and cooked together in a rich, coconut-milk-based chickpea curry. ​🛒 Ingredients ​ For the Chickpea Curry: ​ White Chickpeas (Kabuli Chana): ½ cup (soaked overnight) ​ Onions: 2 (finely chopped) ​ Tomato: 1 (chopped) ​ Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tbsp ​ Chili Powder: To taste ​ Coriander Powder: To taste ​ Turmeric Powder: To taste ​ Garam Masala: To taste ​ Coconut Milk: As required ​ Oil & Salt: As required ​ Water: As needed for cooking Curry leaves : 2 sprigs ​ For the Rice Dumplings (Pidi): ​ Rice Flour: 1 cup ​ Grated Coconut:  1/4 cup ​ Cumin Seeds: A pinch ​ Hot Water & Salt: As required to knead the dough ​👩‍🍳 Cooking Instructions ​Step 1: Preparing the Kabuli Chana Curry ​Heat oil in a pressure cooker or a deep pan. Add the two chopped onions and sauté until they turn ...