Coconut Rose Laddu

Ingredients (Makes around 10 laddus)

1. Desiccated coconut – 1.5 cup
2. Ghee / butter – 2 – 3 tsp
3. Condensed milk – 1/4 cup + 1 – 2 tbsp or to taste
4. Whole milk – 1- 2 tbsp (optional)
5. Cardamom powder – 1 pinch
6. Salt – 1 pinch, to balance the flavors
7. Roohafza – 1 – 2 tbsp or to taste (You can use rose syrup instead. Or 1 tsp rose water and a pinch of red food color)
8. Dates, almonds or any nuts for stuffing the laddusMethod
   1. Heat ghee/ butter in a nonstick pan. Add desiccated coconut, condensed milk and 1-2 tbsp whole milk (add milk only if the desicccated coconut and condensed milk mix looks dry). Stir for 1 – 2 minutes till thick. Add cardamom powder, a pinch of salt, 1 – 2 tbsp roohafza or rose syrup and mix well. Cook for a few seconds and switch off. Cool the mixture slightly.
   2. Grease your palms with a little ghee and roll the laddus. Flatten with palms and place an almond or a small date stuffed with almond. Shape into balls and roll in desiccated coconut. Enjoy!