Pithe

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Ingredients

1 cup	rice flour
1 cup	grated coconut
1 cup	jaggery
1 cup	milk
1 tablespoon	ghee
1 teaspoon	cardamom powder
—	water as needed
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 In a pan, heat the ghee and add the grated coconut.
2. 2 Stir in the jaggery and cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
3. 3 Add cardamom powder and mix well. Set aside to cool.
4. 4 In a large bowl, combine rice flour, salt, and enough water to form a smooth dough.
5. 5 Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.
6. 6 Place a spoonful of coconut filling in the center of each disc and fold the edges to seal.
7. 7 Steam the pithe in a steamer for about 15-20 minutes.
8. 8 In another pan, heat the milk until it comes to a boil.
9. 9 Add the steamed pithe to the milk and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
10. 10 Serve warm.