In a thick bottomed pan, melt the grated jaggery with water on low flame
Strain this to removes any impurities
Now reheat the strained syrup on a medium heat, stirring frequently till it reaches one thread consistency
(Note - Take a drop of the jaggery solution in a spoon.Let it cool a bit and then touch it with a clean forefinger and then touch your forefinger and your thumb together and pull them apart gently. If the solution forms a thread between your two fingers, then it has reached thread consistency)
Add grated coconut and continue to stir till all the water is absorbed from the coconut
Add the beaten rice flakes, mix and cook over a low flame,stirring constantly to coat the beaten rice with jaggery and coconut
Add cardamom powder/elakka podi, dry ginger powder /chukku podi
When the mixture thickens turn off the fire and set it aside
In a small pan, heat ghee,when it is hot,add chana dal and roast them golden brown
Remove the chana dal from ghee and add to the sweetened beaten rice flakes mixture
(Note- In this recipe I didnot add the chana dal.)
Add sesame seeds to the hot ghee and roast lightly
(Note - Be careful not to burn the seeds)
Pour the ghee and sesame seeds on to the sweetened beaten rice flakes mixture
Mix everything well
Serve with plantain or as it is and Enjoy
