By Rajan Bhattacharya
October 15, 2024
Narkel Naru is a must-have sweet for Lakshmi Puja, representing abundance and sweetness. Celebrate this festive season with homemade Narkel Naru, made with coconut and sugar, and offer it as a divine treat to Lakshmi Ma.
2 cups fresh grated coconut 1 cup white sugar 1 cup of milk powder ½ tsp green cardamom powder 1 to 2 tsp ghee for greasing palms
Heat a heavy pan and add grated coconut on low heat. Roast the coconut for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add white sugar and mix it well with the roasted coconut.
Cook the coconut and sugar mixture for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
Next, add milk powder and continue stirring the mixture. Make sure it remains white in colour.
Once the mixture thickens, test it by forming a small ball. Switch off the heat, mix in cardamom powder, and let it cool.
Grease your palms with ghee and shape the mixture into round balls.