Kharik-Coconut Ladoo Recipe

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Ingredients:

- 1 cup desiccated coconut

- 1 cup dried dates (kharik)

- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios, etc.)

- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

- Ghee (clarified butter) for greasing

Instructions:

1. Remove the seeds from the dried dates (kharik) and chop them into small pieces.

2. In a pan, dry roast the desiccated coconut over low heat until it turns slightly golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Make sure to stir continuously to prevent burning.

3. Once the coconut is roasted, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

4. In a food processor or blender, grind the chopped dates (kharik) into a coarse paste.

5. In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted coconut, ground dates (kharik) paste, chopped nuts, and cardamom powder. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.

6. Grease your hands with a little ghee and take small portions of the mixture to shape into small round ladoos. Press the mixture firmly while shaping the ladoos to help them hold their shape.

7. Repeat the process until all the mixture is used and you have formed all the ladoos.

8. Place the ladoos on a plate or tray and let them set at room temperature for about an hour.

9. Once the ladoos have set, they are ready to be served. You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Enjoy your delicious Kharik-Coconut Ladoos!

Note: You can also add other ingredients like raisins or saffron strands to enhance the flavor of the ladoos, if desired. Adjust the sweetness according to your preference by adding more or fewer dates.