2 Cups grated coconut (plus extra for rolling)

1/4 teaspoon cardamon powder

1 teaspoon ghee (or neutral oil)

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup milk

Gas cooker/skottle

Spatula

1. Heat oil in pan

2.  Add coconut, milk and sugar

3. If using desiccated coconut, set the pan aside for 15 minutes for coconut to absorb milk and soften

4. Mix all ingredients well

5. Begin to cook the coconut ladoo mixture until it thickens and all the moisture evaporates completely

6. Mixture must be moist, not dry

7. Add cardamon powder and mix

8.  Allow to cool

9.  While still warm, take small portions in your palm and press together to bind.  Roll into balls

10.  Roll in coconut