Recipe: This Raksha Bandhan, Make Coconut Laddoo At Home

1. Roast the Coconut

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2. Mix the Ingredients

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3. Prepare the Base

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4. Add Coconut and Milk Mixture

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5. Infuse Some Flavours

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6. Cool the mixture

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7. Shape the Laddoos

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8. Final Touches

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