Dates and Nuts Laddu

How to Prepare

1. Pit the dates if not already seedless and roughly chop them.
2. In a food processor, blend the dates into a sticky paste.
3. Add the roasted nuts to the processor and pulse until they are coarsely chopped and mixed with the date paste.
4. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
5. Add desiccated coconut and cardamom powder to the mixture and mix well using a spatula or clean hands.
6. Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls (laddus) about 1 inch in diameter.
7. Optionally, roll the laddus in extra desiccated coconut for coating.
8. Place the laddus on a plate or tray and let them set for 10 minutes before serving.