Sughiyan/Modhakam

Sughiyan/Modhakam is a tea time snacks in Kerala.
Ingredients

Cherupayar (Green Gram) - 1 cup

Grated Jaggery - 1/2 cup

Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup

Rice Flour - 1/2 cup

Cardamom powder - a pinch

Turmeric Powder - a pinch

Salt - a pinch

Oil - as required for frying

Preparation Method

Make a thick batter by adding little water to rice flour, turmeric powder and salt and keep aside.
Soak cherupayar in water for 2-3hrs.
Cook cherupayar in a cooker till it is soft and water is completely dries up .
Add 1/4 cup of water to jaggery and boil it till jaggery dissolves completely.
Filter the jaggery syrup and bring this syrup to boil.
When it starts boil add cardamom powder, grated coconut and cooked green gram and mix well.
Saute well till the mixture is dry.
Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
Make lemon size balls out of the mixture.
Heat oil in a pan.
Dip each balls into the batter and put into the hot oil.
Deep fry till golden colour.
Remove from oil, drain it..
The yummy Sughiyan/Modhakam is ready to serve with Coffee/Tea.

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