½cupdry grated coconut or fresh can be used as well
For Flavoring - optional
½tspGround Cardamom(Elaichi)
2-3drops Rose Essence
For Coating:
Dry grated coconut
Any of your favorite nut like pistachio or cashew
Instructions
On a medium heat, mix shredded carrot and sugar into a medium sized pot. Cook the mixture till thickened. It takes about 15-20 minutes but if you are using wide pot, may cook faster.
Once the mixture is thick, turn off the stove and add remaining ingredients like almond meal, coconut, cardamom and rose essence. Mix everything well.
Let the mixture cool completely.
When cooled, start making ball. Take about a tbsp of mixture and roll into smooth balls.
Roll the balls into coconut or ground nut.
Use small cupcake liners to place the each ball for nice decoration.
Enjoy same day or refrigerate for longer.
Notes
This treat is perfect for auspicious occasions as a prasad as well.