Pasi Paruppu Ladoo

How to Prepare

1. Dry roast 5 cups of moong dal in a heavy-bottomed pan on low heat until it turns golden brown and aromatic (about 10 minutes). Stir continuously to avoid burning.
2. Allow the roasted dal to cool completely, then grind it into a fine powder using a grinder or food processor.
3. In the same pan, heat 2.5 cups of ghee over medium heat. Add the ground dal powder and roast it in ghee for 5-7 minutes until it releases a nutty aroma.
4. Add 5 cups of powdered sugar to the mixture and stir well to combine. Turn off the heat.
5. Add 1.5 teaspoons of cardamom powder and 1 cup of chopped cashews (if using) to the mixture. Mix thoroughly.
6. Let the mixture cool slightly until it is warm enough to handle. Take small portions and shape them into round ladoos using your palms.
7. Allow the ladoos to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.