In a large kadai, add 2 cups coconut and 1 1/2 cups milk

Mix well making sure the coconut gets wet completely.

Add sugar and mix well

Mix continuously over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is watery

Keep stirring over low heat until water evaporates and mixture is crumbly, should take around 20 minutes

Cool the mixture for 10 minutes. Add cashews and cardamom. Mix well. Cool for another 5 minutes

Shape the mixture into ladoos. Roll over 4 tbsp desiccated coconut

Store in air tight container, serve as required. The Ladoos will remain fresh for 1 week