Aralu Peni

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Ingredients

2 cups	puffed rice (Aralu)
1 cup	jaggery
1 tablespoon	ghee
1 teaspoon	cardamom powder
1 tablespoon	sesame seeds
1 tablespoon	grated dry coconut
1 tablespoon	chopped cashew nuts
1 tablespoon	chopped almonds

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the sesame seeds and grated dry coconut separately until golden brown and set aside.
2. 2 In a pan, heat ghee and roast the chopped cashew nuts and almonds until golden brown. Set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, add jaggery and a little water. Cook on low heat until the jaggery melts and forms a thick syrup.
4. 4 Add cardamom powder to the jaggery syrup and mix well.
5. 5 Add the puffed rice to the syrup and mix quickly to coat the puffed rice evenly.
6. 6 Add the roasted sesame seeds, grated coconut, cashew nuts, and almonds to the mixture and combine well.
7. 7 While the mixture is still warm, take small portions and shape them into thin, flat discs (peni) using your hands.
8. 8 Allow the Aralu Peni to cool completely and store in an airtight container.