Offer this coconut laddus to Lord Vishnu on Rama Ekadashi

New Delhi| Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is known as Rama Ekadashi (Rama Ekadashi 2024). This day has special significance in Hindu religion. It is believed that worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day provides freedom from all sins and removes obstacles in life. Devotees observe fast on this day, worship Lord Vishnu and perform bhajans and kirtans. To please Lord Vishnu, things made from coconut are also offered. In such a situation, let us tell you how to make coconut laddus in this article, which are perfect for the bhog.

Ingredients for making coconut laddus
Grated coconut – 2 cups
Sugar – 1 cup
Milk – 1/4 cup
Desi ghee – 2-3 tbsp
Cardamom powder – 1/4 tsp
Dry fruits (cashews, almonds) – as desired (chopped)

Method of making coconut laddus
1. First of all, add sugar and milk in a pan and heat it on medium flame.
2. Continue stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. When the syrup becomes a little thick, turn off the gas.
4. Then add grated coconut, cardamom powder and cooled sugar syrup to a large vessel.
5. After this mix all the ingredients well.
6. Now add ghee to this mixture little by little and knead the mixture with hands.
7. Keep in mind that the mixture should neither be too hard nor too soft.
8. When the mixture becomes kneadable, make small laddus.
9. If you want, you can decorate laddus with dry fruits.
10. Just then after this offer them to Lord Vishnu and then accept them as Prasad yourself.

Special tips
1. Freshly grated coconut tastes best. In such a situation, you can also buy grated coconut from the market.
2. You can increase or decrease the amount of sugar as per your choice.
3. The consistency of syrup can be controlled by increasing or decreasing the amount of milk.
4. Desi ghee helps in making laddus tasty and soft.
5. You can use any kind of dry fruits as per your choice.
6. Coconut laddus can be kept in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator.

Coconut laddus are also beneficial for health
1. Coconut contains abundant amount of fiber which helps in keeping digestion healthy.
2. Coconut contains antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals.
3. Coconut contains lauric acid which helps in increasing immunity.