Gondli Pitha

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Ingredients

1 cup	gondli (foxtail millet)
1/2 cup	jaggery
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
1 cup	water
1/4 cup	grated coconut
1 pinch	salt
1 tablespoon	ghee

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the gondli thoroughly under running water and soak it in water for 2 hours.
2. 2 Drain the water from the soaked gondli and set it aside.
3. 3 In a pan, add 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil.
4. 4 Add the jaggery to the boiling water and stir until it dissolves completely.
5. 5 Strain the jaggery syrup to remove any impurities and return it to the pan.
6. 6 Add the soaked gondli to the jaggery syrup and mix well.
7. 7 Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the gondli is cooked and the mixture thickens.
8. 8 Add the cardamom powder, grated coconut, and a pinch of salt to the mixture and stir well.
9. 9 Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the mixture reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency.
10. 10 Grease a small plate or tray with ghee and pour the gondli mixture onto it.
11. 11 Flatten the mixture evenly and let it cool down to room temperature.
12. 12 Cut the cooled gondli pitha into desired shapes and serve.