Ghila Pitha

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Ingredients

1 cup	glutinous rice
1/2 cup	jaggery
1/4 cup	water
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
1 pinch	salt
—	oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the glutinous rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 2-3 hours.
2. 2 Drain the water and spread the rice on a clean cloth to dry for about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Grind the dried rice into a fine powder using a grinder.
4. 4 In a pan, melt the jaggery with 1/4 cup water over low heat to make a syrup. Stir continuously until the jaggery is fully dissolved.
5. 5 Add the cardamom powder and a pinch of salt to the jaggery syrup, and mix well.
6. 6 In a large bowl, combine the rice flour with the jaggery syrup to form a smooth dough. The dough should be firm but pliable.
7. 7 Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls and flatten them slightly to form discs.
8. 8 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
9. 9 Fry the pithas in batches until they are golden brown on both sides, ensuring they are cooked through.
10. 10 Remove the pithas from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
11. 11 Serve warm or at room temperature.