Coconut Nantu
Delightfully rich and aromatic, Coconut Nantu is a traditional sweet treat that brings the tropical flavor of coconut to life in every bite. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like fresh or desiccated coconut, creamy milk, and a touch of fragrant cardamom, this recipe is as easy as it is irresistible. Ghee enhances the texture and adds a luscious, buttery richness, while optional chopped nuts like cashews or almonds add a delightful crunch. Perfect for festive celebrations or as an everyday indulgence, these bite-sized coconut confections are shaped into discs or bars, making them elegant and portable. Ready in under 35 minutes, this no-bake dessert is a wonderful homemade alternative to store-bought sweets. Whether served alongside tea or coffee or enjoyed as a standalone dessert, Coconut Nantu is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 teaspoons Ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (optional, such as cashews or almonds)
Instructions
In a heavy-bottomed pan or skillet, add the grated coconut and milk. Stir well to combine.
Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking or burning.
Add the granulated sugar to the pan and mix thoroughly. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, as the mixture thickens and the sugar fully dissolves.
Once the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan and forms a cohesive mass, reduce the heat slightly and mix in the cardamom powder.
Add the ghee, one teaspoon at a time, and continue stirring. The ghee will enhance the texture and flavor of the Nantu.
If using chopped nuts, fold them into the mixture at this stage. Stir to evenly distribute them.
Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, just until it is safe to handle.
While still warm, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into bite-sized rounds, flattening each slightly to form discs, or shaping into small rectangular bars if preferred.
Place the shaped Coconut Nantus on a parchment-lined tray or plate and allow them to cool completely at room temperature.
Once set, store the Coconut Nantus in an airtight container for up to a week. Serve as a dessert or a sweet snack with your favorite beverage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.4 g | 492% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.1 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1340 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
