This is typical Maharastrian dish, prepared on Gudi padwa day.
Ingredients
4 tsp. wheat flour
125 gms. Jaggery grated
1 tbsp. ginger powder (soonth)
1 tbsp. grated dried coconut
1 tbsp. almonds pounded coarsely
1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
4 tbsp. ghee
Method:
- Heat half ghee in pan, add flour
- Let it cook till light brown
- Empty, keep aside.
- In same pan, add remaining ghee, add jaggery, mix.
- Cook till all jaggery has melted to a smooth paste.
- Do not overcook or soonth will become hard.
- Remove from fire, add all ingredients
- Mix very well. Cool to room temperature.
- Store in moistureproof container, pressing down lightly while filling.
- The mixture should be crumbly, chewy and dry.
Making time: 25 minutes
Makes: 3 -1/2 - 4 cups (approx.)
Shelflife: 3-4 weeks
