Sweet Momos
Old-fashioned Kerala sweetmaking — no shortcuts, no substitutes. Jaggery, ghee, and coconut come together through slow cooking and patience into something far greater than the sum of their parts.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- Coconut: 1 no
- Jaggery : 200 gm
- Fried Dal : 200 gm
- Chappathi : 6 to 8 nos
Preparation
Step 1
Grate coconut, crush the jaggery and semi grind the fried dals.
Step 2
Mix the ingredients well.
Step 3
Place it inside the chappathi, close all sides and twist.
Step 4
Place it in steamer.
Step 5
Serve while still hot when done.
Tip
When working with jaggery, always melt and strain it first. Even the best quality jaggery has some grit that needs to be removed.
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