Dry roast the poha in low-medium flame till it becomes crisp.
Switch off the flame and keep this aside.
Add 5 tbsp ghee in the same pan. Add the cashew nuts and roast till golden brown.
Keep this aside.
Transfer the roasted poha to a mixie jar.
Add the desiccated coconut, if adding.
If you want to add fresh coconut, saute this in a pan till slight golden brown and then add.
Add the cardamom, if using cardamom powder, add ½ tsp of cardamom powder.
Now pulse this in a mixie till it becomes a fine powder.
Add the jaggery to this, even if you are using powdered jaggery add it to the mixie jar as it helps to mix everything well.
Now transfer everything to a bowl.
Warm the ghee mixture and add it to the bowl.
Mix well.
Take small portions and make ladoos.
Repeat to finish.
Aval ladoos are ready.