Soak urad dal/black gram lentil for 5 hours and then grind to fine pasteThe batter consistency has to be little more thick than dosa batter(little watery than cake batter)
Take mixing bowl and transfer the batter into it
And now add sugar, semolina, half of dry fruits and coconut
Whisk it nicely and then add crushed black pepper and cardamom
Now add salt and mix it properly and keep it aside for 20 minutes
After 20 minutes take pressure cooker and grease it nicely with ghee(please make sure your pressure cooker is cool and dry before greasing)
Now transfer the batter into the pressure cookerGarnish the top with rest of dry fruits and coconut
Close the lid of the pressure cooker without whistle
Place it on gas stove in low flame for almost 40 minutesKeep checking in between and when top is cooked and turned slightly golden in colo
Check the pitha/cake by inserting a tooth pick or knife into it.If the knife came out clean, then the pitha is also cooked from inside
Now turn off the gas and wait till it cool down completely
Once completely cool the make pressure cooker upside down on plate to remove the pitha from it.The same procedure of de moulding the cake
Cut into desired pieces and serve it
