Rava Ladoo

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2 cups Rava

1/2 stick Unsalted Butter

1 1/2 cups Shredded Coconut

2 cups Sugar, or 1 ½ cups if you want it less sweet

1-5oz can Evaporated Milk

1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder

1 pinch Saffron, powdered (optional)

1 pinch Camphor, powdered (optional)

1/4 cup Raisins, roasted in a little butter

1/4 cup Mixed Nuts, Cashew/Almond/Pistachio, coarsely chopped and roasted in a little butter

* Melt Butter in a non-stick pan on medium heat.
* Add Rava/Sooji and fry until you get the nice roasted Rava aroma.
* Add Shredded Coconut and Sugar and mix well on low heat for few seconds.
* Add Raisins, Nuts, Saffron, Cardamom Powder, and Edible Camphor – Mix well.
* Add Evaporated Milk and turn off the stove. Keep mixing for few minutes until the Evaporated Milk is well incorporated.
* Remove pan from stove.
* Dip your hands in cold water, take small amount of the mixture (golf ball size) and roll it into balls.
* Makes approx. 35 to 40 ladoos depending on the size you make.

Tip:

* Let the Ladoos cool completely before storing them in an airtight container or ziplock bags.
* Store the Ladoos in the freezer – they stay fresh for months! (…but remember to serve at room temperature.