Measure and keep all ingredients ready. Deseed and chop dates roughly.

Firstly, grind the almonds in a blender along with cardamom powder to a coarse powder.

Then add chopped dates to a blender and give a run so that dates gets mixed with powdered almonds.Add a tablespoon of ghee in a pan, add dates almond mix and fry it in low flame for 2-3 minutes or until the dates is soft. Switch off the flame once done and cool it down.

When the mixture is still warm, start making balls.

After making balls, roll each ball in desiccated coconut if desired. This step is completely optional.