Naadan Green Gram Bonda
A traditional Kerala sweet snack made with care and a generous hand of ghee. The kind of thing grandmothers make for festivals and grandchildren make excuses to visit for.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- Green gram : 1 small cup cooked
- Coconut : ½ cup — grated
- Jaggery, to taste
- Salt : pinch
- Oil, to taste
- Maida : 1 cup
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl add the green grams and smash it well.
Step 2
Enter Step.
Step 3
Add the jaggery to it.
Step 4
Next, add the grated coconut.
Step 5
Mix it well.
Step 6
Make them into small balls.
Step 7
In another bowl add maida and make them into thick paste.
Step 8
Enter Step.
Step 9
Dip the ball into maida paste.
Step 10
Fry it in oil. Just wait till the sides are brown and remove it. Since we have already cooked the green gram no need for frying it long.
Step 11
Serve while still hot. Snack is ready.
Tip
Jaggery burns easily. Melt it on low heat and always strain it to remove grit before adding it to the mixture.
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