Patholi

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Ingredients

1 cup	raw rice
1 cup	freshly grated coconut
1 cup	jaggery
1 teaspoon	cardamom powder
10	turmeric leaves
1	pinch of salt
0.5 cup	water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the raw rice thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 2 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked rice and grind it to a smooth batter using a little water. The batter should be thick and smooth.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, mix grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom powder to make the filling.
4. 4 Clean the turmeric leaves and wipe them dry.
5. 5 Take a turmeric leaf and spread a thin layer of rice batter evenly over it.
6. 6 Place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery filling on one half of the leaf, leaving some space at the edges.
7. 7 Fold the leaf over to cover the filling and press gently to seal the edges.
8. 8 Repeat the process with the remaining leaves, batter, and filling.
9. 9 Arrange the prepared patholis in a steamer and steam them for about 20-25 minutes until the rice batter is cooked.
10. 10 Once done, remove from the steamer and allow them to cool slightly before serving.