Kerala Sukhiyan/Sugiyan

Green gram/Cherupayar-2cup

Jaggery/sharkkara- one big block or to taste

Salt- to taste

Cardamom powder/elakka -1/4tsp

All purpose flour/maida-1cup

Water-required

Oil-for frying

Turmeric powder/manjal podi-1/4 tsp

Grated coconut-1/2cup

Soak green gram for 3-4 hours.

Wash thoroughly and add this to a cooker along with 2 cup of water and a pinch of salt.

2 whistle is enough .

Open the lid of the cooker and cook the gram till the water is completely drained off.

Heat a kadai, add jaggery along with 1/4 cup of water .When the jaggery is completely melt ,add grated coconut,cardamom powder and mix well.

Now add cooked green gram and saute well till the mixture is dry.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Mix maida ,salt,turmeric powder and enough water to make a thick batter.

After cooling take small portions of the mixture and make small balls from it.(lemon size)

Heat oil in a pan.

Dip each ball in the batter and deep fry till golden brown..

Serve with tea and enjoy …