page_title: Laddu
section_title: Coconut laddu
hierarchical_section_title: Laddu / Composition / Coconut laddu
caption_attribution_description: English: coconut ladoos are specially made during festivals like diwali, ganesh chaturthi, dussehra etc.
context_page_description: Laddu or laddoo or avinsh is a sphere-shaped sweet originating from the Indian subcontinent. Laddus are primarily made from flour, fat and sugar. Laddus are often made of gram flour but can also be made with semolina or chickpea flour. Sometimes ingredients such as chopped nuts and/or dried raisins are also added. The type of ingredients used may vary by recipe.
  Laddus are often served during festive or religious occasions.
context_section_description: There are multiple coconut laddu recipes. Its earliest form Narayl Nakru dates back to the time of the Chola Empire, when it was a sweet that was packed for travelers and warriors as a symbol of good luck for their expeditions.
caption: Coconut laddu
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