In a mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups/130g ground almonds, cardamom, and sugar. Gradually blend in the rose water and orange flower water, stirring constantly to make a soft dough. Add more almonds, if necessary, until the dough no longer sticks to your hands.
Divide the dough into 2 balls and roll them out to ¾-in/2cm-thick cords. Use a sharp knife to cut them int