Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (180g) desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup (150g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp (14g) ghee
  • 1/4 tsp (0.5g) cardamom powder
  • 12 pieces (12g) sliced almonds or pistachios

Instructions:

  1. Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan over low heat.
  2. Add 1.5 cups of the desiccated coconut and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until a nutty aroma is released and the coconut is slightly toasted.
  3. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and add the cardamom powder.
  4. Stir continuously on medium-low heat until the mixture thickens and forms a soft, non-sticky dough ball that leaves the sides of the pan.
  5. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for 3-5 minutes until touchable but still warm.
  6. Grease your palms with a small amount of ghee.
  7. Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a smooth sphere.
  8. Immediately roll the sphere in the remaining 0.5 cup of desiccated coconut until fully coated.
  9. Press a sliver of almond or pistachio into the top of each ladoo.