MUNGDAL PITHA

INGREDIENTS

FOR PITTA:

2 tsp ghee / clarified butter

½ cup moong dal

1½ cup water

1 cup milk

1 cup rice flour

oil for frying

FOR SUGAR SYRUP:

1½ cup sugar

1½ cup water

¼ tsp saffron

¼ tsp cardamom powder

METHOD

1. firstly, in a pressure cooker take 1 tsp ghee and roast ½ cup moong dal.
2. now add 1 cup water and 1 cup milk.
3. pressure cook for 4 whistles on medium flame.
4. whisk the dal smooth.
5. add ½ cup water and stir well to form a smooth consistency.
6. now add 1 cup rice flour and stir well.
7. keep stirring until the mixture starts to separate from pan.
8. add 1 tsp ghee and continue to mix.mix until a non-sticky dough is formed separating the pan easily.
9. pinch a small ball sized dough and shape it.
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11. deep fry until it turns golden brown.
12. drop them into warm sugar syrup and rest for 2 hours before serving moong dal pitha.