Aval Ladoo (Poha Ladoo)

Ingredients

• Rice flakes (poha) - 4 cup
• Jaggery syrup - 1 cup
• Coconut - 1/4 cup
• Cardamom powder - 1 tsp

Instructions

1. 1Heat a large dry skillet over medium heat, add the rice flakes and dry-roast while stirring constantly until the flakes are crisp and lightly toasted; take care not to burn them.
2. 2Let the toasted rice flakes cool slightly, then grind them in a mixer or blender to a fine powder and transfer the powder to a large mixing bowl.
3. 3If you are not using pre-grated coconut, grate the coconut finely so it mixes easily.
4. 4Add the jaggery syrup a little at a time to the powdered poha, stirring well after each addition so the mixture starts to come together; then stir in the grated coconut and cardamom powder until everything is evenly combined.
5. 5Allow the mixture to cool until it is comfortable to handle, then press small portions firmly between your palms to shape them into ladoos.
6. 6Serve the ladoos at room temperature; optionally roll them in a little extra grated coconut for a pretty finish.