Ladoos (Ludoos) - Manjula

8 cashews, broken

1 tsp ghee

2 C unsweetened coconut (if it is coarse, whir it in a food processor for a bit)

3/4 C sugar

1 C milk

1/4 tsp cardamom powder

3/4 C sugar

In a pan melt the ghee and fry the cashews over medium heat until they are golden. Remove to a plate and set aside. In the same pan add the coconut, milk and sugar, mix well and let sit for 15 minutes. Cook over medium heat, stirring often to prevent it from burning until most of the moisture evaporates. It must still be moist and not dry. Add cardamom powder and nuts and mix well. Cool slightly.

Take small portions and roll into balls and roll in coconut.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 5 - 7 days

Variation

1 1/2 C unsweetened coconut

1/2 tsp cardamom

1/2 C + 2 Tbsps sweetened condensed milk

2 Tbsps chopped pistachios

In a pan add the coconut, milk and sugar, mix well, let sit for 15 minutes. Cook over medium heat, stirring often to prevent it from burning until most of the moisture evaporates. It must still be moist and not dry. Add cardamom powder and nuts and mix well. Cool slightly.

Take small portions and roll into balls and roll in coconut.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 5 - 7 days