NARKEL NARU

(COCONUT ROUNDELS)

The narkel naru is an indispensable food during festivals. Made with jaggery or sugar and coconut and milk these delicate and delicious roundels are a hit with children.

Preparation time: 90 minutes

Serves: 12 pieces

1 grated coconut

200 gm thickened milk

50 ml condensed milk

¼ tsp green cardamom powder

50 gm sugar

50 gm ghee (clarified butter)

Raisins for garnish

1.

Heat ghee in a pan. Add the grated coconut and sauté.

2.

Add sugar, sauté till the sugar melts and the mixture turns light brown and sticky.

3.

Add condensed milk, thickened milk, and green cardamom. Stir till the mixture thickens and stops sticking to the pan. Remove.

4.

Divide the mixture into 12 equal roundels.

5.

Garnish each ball with a raisin on top.