Thengai thirattipaal (coconut cake)

24 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Coconuts; grated
2cupsJaggery; powdered
2tablespoonsGhee
12Cardamon pods; powdered

Directions

Grind grated coconut to a very fine paste, adding a little water if needed.

Take jaggery, ground coconut and ghee in a heavy pan and cook on a medium flame for about 15 minutes, stirring continuously. Reduce to low flame and stir once in a while. Cook till mixture becomes thick and starts leaving the sides of the pan. Add cardamon powder, mix well and serve.

From: Southern Delights (Recipes To Remember From Palakkad) by Parwathy Akhileswaran

Recipe by: Southern Delights by Parwathy Akhileswaran Posted to recipelu-digest by Sharon Raghavachary <schary@...> on Feb 17, 1998