Paal Kozhukattai

To make the jaggery syrup, add water, jaggery to a pan and bring the water to a boil and simmer until all the jaggery is melted.

JaggeryWater

Once this cools down, pass it through a metal strainer to strain all the impurities. Let the jaggery cool.

To make the dough balls, add water and milk to a pan and bring it to a boil. Add salt and rice flour. Keep stirring until a smooth, lump-free dough is formed. Add Ghee.

WaterMilkSaltRice FlourGhee

Remove from the heat and let it cool. Grease your hands with little ghee and make small dough balls from the prepared dough.

Grind the coconut with water, filter and extract coconut milk.

CoconutWater

To make the milk sauce, heat a pan, add milk and water, bring it to a boil. Add the prepared dough balls to the pan.

MilkWater

Once the dough balls are cooked, they will float to the surface.

Add the jaggery and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the coconut milk, cardamom powder and switch off the flame.

Cardamom Powder

Add grated coconut mix well and remove from the heat. Serve it as a dessert with lunch or evening snack.

Coconut (Grated)