Instant Malai Ladoo

Instant Malai Ladoo is one of those Indian sweets that can turn an ordinary day into a special occasion in just minutes. Traditionally, malai ladoos are made with boiling the milk and then adding lemon juice or vinegar to split the milk to get chena or paneer then draining the excess water from the paneer ufff!! it’s a lot more time consuming and requires a lot of patience, but with a few clever shortcuts, you can enjoy the same rich flavour and creamy texture in a fraction of the time.👍

This recipe uses fresh paneer, sweetened condensed milk, and milk (you can add milk powder too instead of milk) and kewra essence to create soft, melt-in-the-mouth ladoos without the need for slow cooking or complicated steps. Paneer gives the ladoos a rich, slightly grainy base. Condensed milk acts as both a sweetener and binder, eliminating the need for extra sugar or long stirring. Kewra essence adds a gentle floral aroma that makes these ladoos taste just like the ones from traditional sweet shops.

The beauty of Instant Malai Ladoo is that you don’t need any special equipment. A non-stick pan, a spatula, and a few everyday ingredients are all it takes. In about 20 minutes, you’ll have a plate full of soft, creamy ladoos ready to serve. They’re perfect for festivals like Krishna Janmashtami,Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, or for serving guests when you don’t have hours to prepare dessert.

To make them extra special, you can roll them in crushed pistachios, saffron strands, or silver vark for a festive touch. They can be stored in the refrigerator for 3–4 days, making them a convenient make-ahead sweet for celebrations.

Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced cook looking for a quick festive fix, Instant Malai Ladoo with paneer is a recipe worth adding to your collection. It’s proof that great flavour doesn’t always need a long cooking time.Check out the recipe below.

Ingredients

Grated paneer-250 gms

Boiled and cooled milk -250 ml

Condensed milk -200 ml

Cardamom powder-1/4 tsp

Kewra essence- 2 drops

Ghee -1 tsp

Recipe Video

Method

👉In a kadai (Note-Do not turn on the heat now)add grated paneer, milk, ghee and mix well and slightly mash the paneer.

👉Now heat this mixture on the stove and keep stirring constantly until the mixture thickens a bit .

👉Add condensed milk and cardamom powder mix well and continue to cook until the mixture thickens and becomes non-sticky and can be rolled into a ball.