A traditional coconut sweet which is a popular favourite.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.Preparation Time : 20 mins.Makes 20 pieces.
Ingredients
2 cups grated fresh coconut
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
a few saffron strands
1 teaspoon whole milk
1/4 teaspoon cadamom(small ellachi)powder
2 teaspoons ghee
For the garnish
5 pistachios, blanched, peeled and cut into small pieces
Method
1.
Warm the milk in a small bowl, add the saffron and rub in until the saffron dissolves.
2.
Dissolve the sugar with 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Add the lemon juice.
3.
Remove the floating dirt using a slotted spoon and strain the syrup if necessary.
4.
Boil the syrup again until it is of 2 string consistency.
5.
Add the coconut, ghee, prepared saffron and cardamom powder. Remove from the fire while stirring continuously.
6.
Spread the mixture on a thali (flat metal plate) and allow to cool.
7.
Decorate with the pistachios. Cut into desired shape.
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