Dry Fruits Laddu

INGREDIENTS
1 cup chopped dates
2 to 3 tbsp almonds or badam
2 tbsp raisins
1 to 2 tbsp cashews
8-9 whole dry figs
1 to 2 tbsp desiccated coconut (optional)
2 green cardamom pods, peeled and seeds crushed in a mortar-pestle

METHOD
Firstly begin to roast the almonds in a pan till they get browned.
keep stirring the almonds at intervals.
whilst the almonds are roasting, chop the dates and figs.
also peel the cardamom pods and powder the seeds coarsely in a mortar-pestle.
in a dry grinder add the chopped dates, figs, raisins, almonds, desiccated coconut and the coarsely powdered cardamom powder.
add the roasted almonds.
grind to a coarse mixture and spread on a tray or plate or take the mixture in a bowl.
make small balls from your hands and the dry fruit ladoos are ready.
serve the dry fruits ladoos immediately or store in an air tight container and refrigerate. dry fruits ladoo stays good for a few days