Sukhiyan(sweet of green lentils,coconut and jaggery)

Sukhiyan is a sweet made from green lentils.As a kid I used to love it and i remember my grandma used to prepare it especially for me whenever we go down to kerala on holidays.

Ingredients;

Green lentils-1cup

jaggery-1cup

coconut-3/4cup

cardamom powder-1 to 2tsp

rice powder or maida-100 gms

sesame seeds-2tsp

raisins and cashew nuts broken-25gms

ghee -1tbsp

water-as required

oil for deep frying.

Cook the lentils.Do not overcook it.Liquidise the jaggery,strain it.Now pour it into a pan ,when it strts thickening add the cardamom and coconut,mix well then add the dryfuits and the lentils.Stir well till the mixture is dry enough.Allow it to cool, now make it into balls of the desired size.

Make a batter mixing the rice flour or maida.Add the sesame seed and water to make it a batter with dosa consisitency.

Heat oil in a pan.Dip the sweet balls into the batter and deep fry it.It can be stored for 3 to 4 days.

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!