1/4 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, peanuts)
1 tbsp. desiccated coconut (optional)
Preparation:
Dry roast nuts for few minutes if on stove top, set them aside to cool or add them to a microwave safe tray and microwave for about 2 minutes, stir at least twice.
To the same pan, add dates and heat them till turn soft. If in a microwave, add dates to the same tray, microwave for about 30 to 60 seconds to soften them.
Add desiccated coconut if using.
Knead or blend the dates in a blender, set the blended dates aside.
Add nuts to the blender and pulse them coarsely or chop them. Mix dates and nuts well or together blend them in the blender. (If u want put whole all dry fruits)
Take small portions and roll them to balls.
You can roll them in desiccated coconut to give a laddoo look.