- Grate the fresh coconut in a food processor. If using normal jaggery, grate the jaggery and melt it with little water. Strain the melted jaggery to remove any impurities. In a pan melt the ghee and add the coconut. Roast the coconut for 1-2 minutes, just to coat them with ghee. Add the jaggery powder or melted jaggery and cook till all the moisture evaporates. It can take any where from 5- 10 minutes. Add the cardamom powder and turn off the heat. Cool the mixture for few minutes. Grease your hands with ghee, take a small portion of the mixture and form a ladoo.