Maoa Laddu -r r Mawa or Khoya is a milk cheese widely used in the Indian cuisine for savory as well as sweet dishes. The richness it adds to a dish is simply inexpressible! It is a bit similar to ricotta cheese. But we make Khoya / Mawa with whole milk, and not the whey. Laddu or laddoo are ball-shaped sweets popular in the Indian Subcontinent. Laddus are made of flour, minced dough and sugar with other ingredients that vary by recipe. They are often served at festive or religious occasions.