RICE FLAKES PUTTU [AVAL PUTTU]

This aval puttu is an old and traditional sweet. Also this is a a very nutritious one. There are so many versions on this puttu. I prefer this always as this recipe has fantastic taste. The jaggery we use here must be dark and flexible.

RICE FLAKES PUTTU [AVAL PUTTU]:
Ingredients:

Rice flakes-1 cup
Turmeric powder- half sp
Tuar dal- half cup
A pinch of salt
Shredded coconut- half cup
Jaggery-1 ½ cup
Cardamom-10
Ghee- 3 tbsp
Cashew nuts- 2 tbsp

Procedure:

Dry roast the rice flakes on medium heat.
When they start to splutter put off the fire.
When cooled, grind them to a slightly coarse powder.
Pressure cook the dal with the turmeric powder to 3 whistles.
Add the salt to the powder and with the help of the water in the dal, mix well the aval mixture with the fingers to a slightly crumbled texture.
Press the puttu mixture well with the palm of yr hand.
Heat a pan and add the mashed jaggery with the cardamom powder and half cup of water.
Make thick syrup under moderate fire.
If we pour a drop in a cup of water, it must look like wax and be possible to roll in to a small ball.
Put off the fire and pour this to the puttu mixture along with the dal and the coconut.
Mix well.
Heat the ghee in a small pan and fry the cashew nuts to golden brown.
Pour on the puttu mixture.
The delicious aval puttu is ready to serve!