Comorian Ladu (Coconut Sesame Sweets)

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tbsp ghee, plus more for shaping

Instructions

1. 1Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then set aside.
2. 2In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, cooking over medium heat until it forms a thick syrup, about 8-10 minutes.
3. 3Stir the shredded coconut into the syrup and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. 4Add most of the toasted sesame seeds and the ground cardamom, mixing thoroughly.
5. 5Remove from heat and let the mixture cool just enough to handle.
6. 6Grease your hands lightly with ghee and roll the warm mixture into small balls.
7. 7Roll each ball in the remaining sesame seeds to coat.
8. 8Let the ladu cool completely and firm up before serving or storing in an airtight container.

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